TAMIU Student Handbook 2022-2023

Page 31 of 92 Section 6.06 Prohibited Behavior The conduct described below is considered inappropriate for the community and in opposition to the standards of conduct set forth by the University. The list below is not exhaustive. Abuse of Student Conduct Process. Abuse of the student conduct, disciplinary and/or legal processes including, but not limited to, investigations , conferences , and appeals. Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to: • Failure to obey the notice from a Student Conduct Panel , Student Conduct Administrator , and/or University official to appear for a meeting or conference as part of an official University disciplinary process. • Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information. • Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of an investigation , conference , or an appeal process. • Intentionally initiating or causing to be initiated any false report. • Attempting to discourage an individual’s proper participation in, or use of, a student conduct, disciplinary, or legal process. • Attempting to influence the impartiality of a member of a Student Conduct Panel prior to, and/or during the course of, the Student Conduct Panel • Verbal or physical intimidation, and/or retaliation of any party to the Student Conduct proceeding prior to, during, and/or afterwards. • Committing a violation of University rules while serving a conduct probation, conduct review, or deferred suspension status or failing to meet deadlines imposed in accordance with University • Failure to abide by the terms of University administered sanctions . • Influencing or attempting to influence another person to commit an abuse of the Student Conduct Code system. Academic Violation. Academic violation is any action intended to give an unfair academic advantage to the student. Refer to Article 7 and 10. Alcohol. Alcohol use, possession, manufacturing, or distribution of alcoholic beverages (except as expressly authorized by University regulations), is prohibited on Texas A&M University premises and University sponsored events. In addition, use, possession, or distribution of alcohol beverages while driving or riding in or on a vehicle on University premises is prohibited. Alcoholic beverages may not, under any circumstance, be used by, possessed by, or distributed to any person under twenty-one (21) years of age. Individuals may not be in a state of public intoxication or drunkenness. Individuals may not operate a