TAMIU Student Handbook 2021-2022

Page 34 of 91 False reporting. Intentionally making or causing to be made a false report, warning, threat of fire, explosion or other emergency concerning the University and University-sponsored activities. Harassment. Behavior that is severe, pervasive, or persistent to a degree that a reasonable person similarly situated would be prevented from accessing an educational opportunity or benefit. This behavior includes, but is not limited to, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, and coercion. In addition, harassment may be conducted by a variety of mediums, including but not limited to, physical, verbal, graphic, written, or electronic. Hazing. Any act that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student, or that destroys or removes public or private property; and/or assisting, directing, or in any way causing others to participate in degrading behavior and/or behavior that causes ridicule, humiliation, or embarrassment; and/or engaging in conduct which tends to bring the reputation of the organization, group, or University into disrepute for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a group or organization; or as part of any activity of a recognized student organization, student group, or special groups. Previously relied upon “traditions,” (including fraternity/sorority, or any other group or organization activity, practice or tradition) intent of such acts, or coercion by current or former student leaders of such groups, or former students will not suffice as a justifiable reason for participation in such acts. It is not a defense that the person (or group) against whom the hazing was directed consented to, or acquiesced to, the behavior in question. Refer to Sect. 3.17 Hazing for examples. Hazing is also a violation of Texas State Law (See the Texas Education Code – EDUC 37.152. Personal Hazing Offenses ). Misuse of Computing Resources. Failure to comply with University regulations and policies, license agreements, and contracts governing network, software and hardware use; abuse of communal resources, use of computer resources for unauthorized commercial purposes or personal gain; failure to protect password or use of student account; breach of computer security, harmful access or invasion of privacy. Misuse and/or other abuse of computer facilities and resources including, but not limited to: 1. Use of another individual’s identification and/or password. 2. Use of computing facilities and resources to send obscene or threatening message. 3. Use of computing facilities and resources in violation of copyright laws. Off-Campus Conduct. When a student is alleged to have violated the Student Code of Conduct by an offense committed off of University premises, the University may investigate and adjudicate. The University may take action in situations occurring off University premises involving student conduct that may cause harm to another, result in damage to