TAMIU Student Handbook 2022-2023

Page 34 of 92 Evading . Intentionally fleeing from a University official or law enforcement officer when the person knows or reasonably should have known the University official or law enforcement officer is attempting to confront, arrest, or detain. Failure to comply. Failure to comply with proper and lawful direction of any University official or law enforcement officer. Failure to present identification. Failure to provide identification upon the request of a University official . 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