Conduct Policy & Regulation

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

The Clarion University community is committed to fostering a campus environment that is conducive to academic inquiry, a productive campus life and thoughtful study and discourse. All students at Clarion University, whether they are taking classes on campus, online, or at a satellite site in Pittsburgh or Venango, are expected to uphold and abide by certain standards of conduct that form the basis of the Student Code of Conduct. 

These standards are embodied within a set of core values that include integrity, social justice, respect, community and responsibility. Each member of the University community bears responsibility for their conduct and to assume responsibility for the behavior of others. When members of the community fail to exemplify these five values by engaging in a violation of university policy, campus conduct proceedings are used to assert and uphold the Student Code of Conduct.

The Student Code of Conduct applies to behavior that occurs on campus, at University-sponsored events, off-campus, or online. All students are encouraged to review the Student Code of Conduct so they understand the standards to which they are to adhere to, as well as understand their rights as a student at Clarion University. 

To access the Student Code of Conduct click HERE.

CLARION UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY STANDARDS

To further enhance the Clarion University community, and the values that we expect all of our students to embody, the Clarion University Community Standards document provides detailed information on the policies that guide the behavior and conduct of Clarion students. 

The Clarion University Community Standards includes policies related to the use of alcohol and illegal drugs, as well as policies on free speech, hazing, sexual misconduct, gambling, hosting guest speakers, posting/advertising information on campus, smoking, and policies regarding student organizations, including fraternities and sororities. 

To access the Clarion University Community Standards click HERE.

STUDENT ACADEMIC RIGHTS AND REGULATIONS

The Student Academic Rights and Regulations & Academic Student Code of Conduct Policy is a supplemental document to the Student Code of Conduct that focuses on the academic rights of students, and the procedures taken when a student violates the academic code. 

The Student Academic Rights and Regulations includes information on the rights of students in the classroom, the educational complaint and grade appeal processes, the academic integrity policy, and policies related to student publications and student records. 

To access the Student Academic Rights and Regulations & Academic Student Code of Conduct Policy click HERE.

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY & PROCEDURES

The Clarion University Sexual Misconduct Policy and Complaint Procedures was recently revised in January 2017. The procedures described within the policy are applicable to any student, employee, or applicant for education programs or employment who believes that he/she has been the victim of sexual misconduct. 

If you have questions or concerns regarding student sexual misconduct, you can contact the Office of Judicial and Mediation Services at 814-393-1918. You can also contact the Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Susanne Fenske, at sfenske@clarion.edu or 814-393-2351.

Complaints regarding student sexual misconduct can be submitted using the Incident Report Form. 

If you have questions or concerns regarding faculty/staff sexual misconduct, you can contact Amy Salsgiver, Director of the Office of Social Equity at Clarion University. The Director can be contacted at 814-393-2109 or asalsgiver@clarion.edu. You can also visit www.clarion.edu/socialequity for additional information. 

Complaints regarding faculty and/or staff sexual misconduct can be submitted using the Online Complaint Form.