TAMIU Student Handbook 2022-2023

Page 38 of 92 When a student is charged by federal, state, or local authorities with a violation of law, the University will not request or agree to special consideration for that individual because of that individual’s status as a student . If the alleged offense is also being processed under the Student Conduct Code, the University may advise off-campus authorities of the existence of the Student Conduct Code and of how matters are typically handled within the University community. The University will attempt to cooperate with law enforcement and other agencies in the enforcement of criminal law on campus. Weapons and Explosives . Illegal or unauthorized use, possession, or storage of fireworks or explosives, other weapons, or dangerous chemicals on University premises or at any University -sponsored activity is prohibited. In addition, use of any such item, even if legally possessed, in a manner that harms, threatens, or causes fear to others is prohibited. The term weapon is defined as any object or substance designed or used to inflict a wound, to cause or threaten injury, or to incapacitate. Weapons may include, but are not limited to, all firearms, pellet guns, tasers, stun guns, slingshots, martial arts devices, switchblade knives and clubs. ARTICLE 7. ACADEMIC CONDUCT As members in an academic community, students at TAMIU are expected to act with honesty and integrity in their pursuit of higher education, be mature, be self-directed and be able to manage their own affairs. Students who are unwilling to abide by these basic expectations may find themselves facing academic and disciplinary sanctions. Students are expected to share in the responsibility and authority with faculty and staff to challenge and make known acts that violate the TAMIU Ho nor Code. For more information on the Honor Code, please visit the Office of Studen t Conduct and Community Engagement website at https://www.tamiu.edu/scce/ . TAMIU Faculty have the author ity to implement academic rules or impose grade penalties as appropriate. For more information, please visit the TAMIU Faculty Handbook . Section 7.01 Violations of Academic Conduct Academic violation is any act, or attempt, which gives an unfair advantage to the student. Academic violation includes, but is not limited to: Bribery . Providing, offering or taking rewards in exchange for a grade, an assignment or the aid of academic violation.