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UNIVERSITY POLICE SERVICES University Police and Public Safety is responsible for reporting crime statistics in compliance with the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.” Central’s annual security report is available at cwu.edu/police. It contains information regarding crime prevention programs, the law enforcement authority of the University Police, policies concerning the reporting of crime, crime statistics for the most recent three- year period, and other information about security that is required by law. A paper copy of the information is also available upon request by writing to: Central Washington University Police, 400 E University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7527. STUDENT CONDUCT CODE Refer to WAC 106-125 for the complete code and any potential updates or changes. Current policy is available in the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities in Bouillon Hall, room 205. Please refer to the most up-to-date policies at cwu.edu/student- rights . I. AUTHORITY – JURISDICTION (2) The student conduct code shall apply to student conduct that occurs on university premises and to conduct that occurs at or in connection with university sponsored events, programs, or activities. This code may also apply to other student conduct occurring off campus (or in nonuniversity electronic environments) when the university deems such conduct to threaten safety or security or otherwise adversely impact the university community. Students shall be responsible for their conduct from the time of acceptance for admission or registration through the actual awarding of a degree or other certificate of completion. The university shall have authority to revoke a degree or other certificate of completion based on prohibited student conduct that is found to have occurred before the award of such degree or certificate. Student organizations affiliated with the university may also be sanctioned under this code for the conduct of their student members. (4) Nothing in this student code shall be construed as authorizing the university to prohibit or to discipline protected speech or other conduct that is protected by law or constitutional right. II. PROHIBITED STUDENT CONDUCT Prohibited student conduct includes engaging in, attempting to engage in, or encouraging or assisting another person to engage in, any of the conduct set forth in this section. As applicable, the term “conduct” includes acts performed by electronic means. The term “includes” or “including” as used in this section means “without limitation.” 1. Academic dishonesty. The term “academic dishonesty” includes cheating, plagiarism, and fabrication. a. Cheating. Cheating includes any attempt to give or obtain unauthorized assistance relating to the completion of an academic assignment, including collaboration without authority. b. Plagiarism. Plagiarism includes taking and using as one’s own, without proper attribution, the ideas, writings, or work of another person in completing an academic assignment. Prohibited conduct may also include the unauthorized submission for credit of academic work that has been submitted for credit in another course. c. Fabrication. Fabrication includes falsifying data, information, or citations in completing an academic assignment and also includes providing false or
The university accepts no responsibility for loss to the student because of earthquakes, power outages, fire, theft, or water damage, or for loss of monies, valuables, or other personal property. Housing and Residence Life has information on property insurance that is available through a private insurance carrier. MOVING OUT TERMINATION OF CONTRACT The student may terminate this contact at will under the provisions, terms, and conditions noted in Term 16 of the Housing and Residence Life and Dining Services Room and Board Contract. Petitions to cancel for exceptional reasons can be picked up and submitted to the Housing Services Office. Each petition will be reviewed on its merits and a decision rendered in a timely manner. If you wish to move into an on-campus apartment, consult with Housing and Residence Life for eligibility and availability. Moving from a residence hall to an on-campus apartment is not considered a breach of contract. Prior to the approval of your transfer, you will be required to pay an overhead charge in the form of a mandated debit account to Dining Services as described in Term 16 of the Housing and Residence Life and Dining Services Room and Board Contract. The overhead charge is $100 per quarter for each quarter remaining on your residence hall contract (the current quarter counts as ONE quarter.) This pre-paid account is valid for dining purchases only and is not refundable. The account will be closed at the end of the current academic year. If the student needs to withdraw from the university, the offices of Academic Services, Financial Aid Office (if it reverses aid), Dean of Student Success, and Housing and Residence Life must be contacted. Students are required to vacate within 24 hours of withdrawal. CHECK-OUT PROCEDURE When you vacate your residence, you must sign up for a checkout time at least 24 hours in advance of when you decide to leave. You will also complete a check-out room condition report, the same form you filled out at check in. Clean the room before checkout time to the quality it was or better when you moved in. At checkout time you are required to return all university-issued keys for your room and hall. Be aware that discrepancies in your check-in and check-out information addressing damages or loss to university property may result in a charge to your account, as well as a cleaning fee when necessary. Students are charged for the room Not surrendering your keys, cleaning your room, and/or restoring the room to original check-in condition (except for maintenance problems that were reported during check in), and failure to be prepared for your scheduled checkout may result in an improper check-out fee of $35, charges for unsurrendered keys, and possible liability for continuing rent. To checkout during the academic year, contact residence hall staff 24 hours prior to your check out to schedule an appointment. At the end of each term, look for instructions that may increase checkout appointment expectations and instructions. until a check out is completed. IMPROPER CHECK OUT
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