TAMIU Student Handbook 2021-2022

Page 32 of 91 attacking, injuring or killing an assistance animal or inciting another to attack, injure or kill an assistance animal. This policy is not intended to prohibit: • Killing or injuring an animal within the scope of a person’s employment or furthering the goals of legitimate educational curriculum as designed and approved by the University . • Killing or injuring an animal when the actor had a reasonable fear of bodily injury to self or another person by that animal. Bias-Related Violations. Student Conduct that are motivated by prejudice toward a person or group because of factors such as race, religion, ethnicity, disability, national origin, age, gender or sexual orientation may be assessed an enhanced sanction as prescribed in article 11 of this publication. Breaching Safety or Security . This includes but is not limited to: Unauthorized access to University facilities; unauthorized entry into or use of University premises ; intentionally damaging door locks; unauthorized possession of University keys or access cards; duplicating University keys or access cards; propping open of exterior residence hall or other campus building doors; tampering with fire safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, alarmpull stations, gas detectors, or emergency exits; and/or unauthorized entry into another person’s or entity’s residence, vehicle, or business. Bullying and Cyber-bullying. Conduct that threatens, intimidates or is intended to intimidate, or cause harm to another person. This includes the use of electronic/social media. Complicity. Attempting, aiding, abetting, conspiring, hiring or being an accessory to any act prohibited by this code shall be considered to the same extent as completed violations. Damage. Behavior that destroys, damages, or litters any property of the University , of a University community member, of another institution, or of another person, on or off campus is prohibited under this rule . Dishonesty. Acts of dishonesty, including but not limited to the following: Forgery, unauthorized alteration or misuse of any document, record or instrument of identification. Also includes withholding material information from the University, misrepresenting the truth before a hearing of the University and making false statements to any University official.