TAMIU Student Handbook 2022-2023

Page 32 of 92 motor vehicle or another form of transportation while intoxicated or while under the influence of alcohol. The possession and/or consumption of alcohol is not permitted in the RLC residences and associated grounds by residents or guests, regardless of age. Additionally, furnishing alcohol to a minor whether by an adult or other minor is a Class A misdemeanor. Animal Cruelty. Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly torturing or in a cruel manner killing or causing serious bodily injury to an animal, failing to provide necessary food, water or care for an animal in the person’s custody, abandoning unreasonably an animal in the person’s custody, transporting or confining an animal in a cruel manner, causing bodily injury to any animal without the owner’s consent , causing one animal to fight with another animal, or seriously overworking an animal. Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly 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.