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Discipline and Code of Conduct

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The PMAS-AAUR expects all students to conduct themselves as honest, responsible and law-abiding members of the academic community and respect rights of other students, members of the faculty, staff and public to use, enjoy and participate in University programmes and facilities. Student’s conduct that disrupts or violates the personal and property-rights of others is prohibited and may invite disciplinary action.

PRESCRIBED CONDUCT

Any student found to have committed a violation of the Students Conduct Code is subject to disciplinary action.

The Students Conduct Code is established to ensure a safe, productive, and respectful academic environment. Violations of this code include any actions that interfere with the mission of the institution, disrupt teaching and learning, or harm members of the campus community. Consequences can include formal warnings, academic sanctions, suspension, or permanent expulsion.

Institutional Expectation

Students must maintain high standards of integrity, respect the physical and intellectual property of others, and adhere to all local, provincial, and national laws while on University premises.

Disciplinary Jurisdiction

The regulations apply to conduct on campus, in university buildings, on student housing sites, and during off-campus university-sponsored academic or recreational events.

VIOLATIONS OF THE STUDENT CONDUCT CODE

The following offenses constitute violations of the Student Conduct Code and could lead to serious disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion from the University permanently or for a specified period of time:

A. Acts of Dishonesty
  • Cheating, plagiarism, or breaches of academic integrity (e.g. fabrication, aiding dishonesty).
  • Theft of teaching materials or tests; unauthorized access/manipulation of laboratory equipment or experiments.
  • Alteration of grades, files, computer files, or records.
  • Misuse of research data in reporting results.
  • Use of personal relationship or pressure to gain grades or academic favor.
  • Knowingly furnishing false information to any University official, faculty member, or office.
  • Forgery, alteration, or misuse of University documents, record instruments of identification, computer programs, or accounts.
B. Harassment
  • Verbal, graphic, and/or written abuse directed at another beyond a reasonable expression of opinion.
  • Threatening or intending to do physical or bodily harassment.
  • Substantial interference with a person's exercise of responsibilities as a student, faculty, or staff member.
  • Endangering the physical or mental health or safety of students during initiation or membership rites (e.g. forced sleep deprivation, consumption of drugs/liquor, beating, confinement).
C. Assault & Physical Conduct
  • Physical assault or insulting/provoking physical conduct.
  • Physical interference which prevents a person from conducting their usual affairs.
  • Putting a person in fear of their physical safety or causing actual physical injury.
D. Drug & Substance Use
  • Use, possession, distribution, or sale of narcotics or dangerous drugs.
  • Use, distribution, or sale of alcohol in buildings or on university premises.
E. Firearms, Explosives & Weapons
  • Unauthorized possession or use of firearms, explosives, weapons, or dangerous chemicals.
  • Discharge of firearms or possession of ammunition on campus premises.
F. Illegal & Disruptive Conduct
  • Violation of Federal, Provincial, or local laws on University premises or at university-sponsored events.
  • Disrupting, impairing, or obstructing teaching, research, administration, or disciplinary proceedings.
  • Interfering with the freedom of movement of university guests or members.
  • Failure to comply with law enforcement or university officials; failure to identify oneself.
  • Unauthorized use of public address systems on campus.
G. Theft & Misuse of Property
  • Theft, attempted theft, or unauthorized possession of University property or personal property on campus.
  • Defacing, tampering, damaging, or destroying university property.
  • Unauthorized presence in university facilities or grounds.
  • Theft of telephonic or other auxiliary services.
  • Unauthorized entry into computer files, or reading/changing file contents.
  • Unauthorized transfer of files or accounts.
  • Using another individual's identification or password.
  • Using university computer facilities to send harassing or abusive messages, or to interfere with the normal operation of systems.

PUNISHMENTS & PENALTIES

Misconduct and violations of discipline are strictly handled to preserve academic decorum.

All of the activities leading to misconduct and/or discipline are liable to punishment with major or minor penalty, as the case may warrant, leading to expulsion, suspension from the University or other punishment as the disciplinary committee may decide.

Major Penalties

For severe offenses such as physical assault, weapon possession, drug distribution, or severe academic theft:

  • Permanent expulsion from the University.
  • Suspension for a specified semester or academic period.
  • Cancellation of degree or academic credits.
Minor Penalties

For first-time or lower-level violations (e.g. minor disruptive conduct, verbal disputes):

  • Official written warning or probation.
  • Fine or financial restitution for property damage.
  • Restriction from representing the university in events.

RIGHTS OF APPEALS & GRIEVANCES

Appeals Procedure

In case of disagreement with the decision of a staff member, an appeal should be made by the concerned student to the next higher officer of the department or university authority. If the student is in doubt concerning the person, the appeal could be filed to the respective Dean.

Student’s Grievances

Student's grievances are handled by approved procedures within the university. Grievances are classified into four main types:

a. Academic
Academic Grievances

Grievances involving course work, grades, evaluations, etc. All such grievances are to be handled in accordance with the approved University guidelines.

b. Student Conduct
Students Conduct Grievances

Students Conduct Grievances are the grievances which do not involve academic or alleged discrimination or harassment.

c. Discrimination / Harassment
Harassment Grievances

The PMAS-AAUR guarantees the rights to file grievances on grounds of discrimination to all students, employees or applicants. Any student who believes he/she has experienced unlawful discrimination on account of race, religious affiliations, sectarian and regional bases, physical or mental handicap should consult the Director Student Affairs to initiation formal procedure. In addition, the University prohibits all forms of harassment of employees by co-workers or superiors or of students by peers, staff, faculty or administrators.

These rules are subject to change as per the discretion of the GIMS administration.

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