Code of Student Conduct

1. The purpose of the Code is to encourage:

(a) ethical conduct in undertaking academic studies and research;

(b) integrity and respect in the teaching and learning process;

(c) courtesy, safety and respect amongst students and between students and the University;

and to specify:

(d) certain required standards of student conduct in respect of academic studies, research and other behaviour connected with a student's course of studies or status as a member of the University;

(e) the University Disciplinary Procedures by which com-plaints of misconduct by students shall be resolved.

Required standards of student conduct

2. Students shall:

(a) comply with this Code, and all other relevant University policies, codes, regulations and procedures, including ethical and professional standards and specific protocols for particular research projects;

(b) comply with all relevant laws, including laws relating to the privacy and confidentiality of information;

(c) treat other students, the University staff, other members of the University community and the public with courtesy and respect;

(d) treat the property of other students, University staff, other members of the University community and the public with respect;

(e) act with honesty and integrity when accessing and using the University systems;

(f) act with honesty and integrity in submitting material or imparting information to the university.

The Disciplinary Regulations, found previously in the Calendar, have now been replaced by the Code of Student Conduct (above) and the Disciplinary Procedures for Students. For a copy of the Disciplinary Procedures for Students, please refer to the on-line reference on the University's website at:

http://policyguide.massey.ac.nz