TAMIU Student Handbook 2021-2022

Page 64 of 91 ARTICLE 12. NOTIFICATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS Section 12.01 Disciplinary Hold A hold will be placed on a student's University record while one or more of the following are pending: student conduct proceedings, expulsion, dismissal, separation, suspension, criminal trespass, deferred suspension, conduct probation, Honor Code review, conduct review, interim suspension, or other outstanding sanctions. Hold is placed on student data systems including Banner. This hold will prevent the student from: 1) registering for future terms; 2) participating in drop/add; 3) receiving an academic transcript and 4) receiving a diploma. A hold may be waived upon student written request. Section 12.02 Handbook Subject to Change The provisions are subject to change without notice as deemed necessary and appropriate by the University administration. Section 12.03 Case Information and Confidentiality Procedures TAMIU administrators, faculty, staff, and members of conduct panels may exchange information consistent with applicable state and federal laws. Section 12.04 Record Retention All student conduct files are held by the SCCE or Compliance Office. 1. Students may review their files upon written request to SCCE or Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity/Title IX Coordinator. Information provided in accordance with applicable law. 2. Student records will be retained as required by the TAMUS Records Retention Schedule. Section 12.05 Student Disciplinary Background Checks and Certifications Students who apply for jobs, internships, study abroad programs, graduate/professional school, and other opportunities both inside and outside TAMIU may be subject to a background check. Academic integrity and disciplinary records maintained by the Office of Student Conduct and Community Engagement will not be released to third parties without the student’s written consent, unless permitted or required by law. It is important to note that information may be shared with University officials with a legitimate educational interest.