Student Rights and
Responsibilities
Student Conduct and
The University of Wyoming
Regulations
Student Responsibilities
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When you signed up to attend the
University
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You signed a statement that you would
agree to live by the University Regulations
Now you are here.
It’s time to learn about what you signed.
It is covered in UW Reg 8–30.
The “What…”?
University Regulations
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The University Regulations are the set of
Rules which Govern the University.
There are also:
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Presidential Directives
Trustee Bylaws
Wyoming Constitution and State Statutes
Federal Law
University Regulations
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The “University Regulations” title is still new.
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Formerly, we had the “UniRegs”.
“New Regulatory Structure
On July 17, 2008, the Board of Trustees adaopted (sic) a new
regulatory structure. Former Trustee Regulations and University
Regulations (UniRegs) have been combined into a single set of
regulations called UW Regulations (UW Regs). Only the UW Board
of Trustees may create new, amend or repeal UW Regs. “
Office of UW Counsel
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You may still hear people talking about the UniRegs. Hear
“UW Regs” instead…
UW Regs
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The UW Regs are divided into Eight Sections
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1. University Governance and Structure
2. Facilities
3. Business Practices
4. General Employment
5. Academic Personnel
6. Academic Policy
7. Regulations of Academic Units
8. Students
http://www.uwyo.edu/generalcounsel/newregulatory-structure/index.html
UW Regulations 1-1
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The University is governed by
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A Board of Trustees
The President (who is named the CEO)
The Administrative Officers
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Various V.P.’s
The Academic Officers
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V.P of Academic Affairs
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Deans
 Department and Division Heads
 Faculty
UW Regs Section 7. Regulations of Academic Units
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Sub Section 7-550 describes the Operation of the
College of Engineering and Applied Science
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 Personnel
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Dean
Assistant/Associate Deans
Department Heads
Committees
Faculty
UW Student Code of Conduct
UW Reg 8-30
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The most important Regulation for the
students is 8-30 - Student Conduct
The Regulation itself is only two pages,
but it introduces the
UW Student Code of Conduct
which is presented as part of the reg.
UW Student Code of Conduct
UW Reg 8-30
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT 2008-2009
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
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I. The Purpose
II. Definitions
III. Student Rights and Responsibilities
IV. Delegation of Authority & Jurisdiction for Student
Discipline
V. Prohibited Conduct
VI. Judicial Process
VII. Sanctions
VIII. Temporary Suspension
IX. Appeals
UW Reg 8-30
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PURPOSE.
The University of Wyoming is a community of scholars in which the
ideals of freedom of inquiry, freedom of thought, and freedom of
expression are sustained. The exercise and preservation of these
freedoms require a respect for the rights of all in the community to
enjoy them to the same extent. It is clear that in a community of
learning, willful disruption of the educational process, destruction
of property, and interference with the orderly process of the
institution or with the rights of other members of the University of
Wyoming cannot be tolerated.
When students enter the University of Wyoming, they assume
responsibilities and obligations, including satisfactory academic
performance and social behavior consistent with the purpose of the
institution. Student conduct, therefore, is not considered in
isolation within the University community but as an integral part of
the educational process. As such, students are expected to
conduct themselves in accordance with the rules and regulations of
the University. Students, like all members of the University
community, assume the responsibility to conduct themselves in
compliance with the objectives and standards of conduct
established by the University of Wyoming.
UW Reg 8-30
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III.
GENERAL STUDENT RIGHTS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES.
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Every student has the right to all advantages, prestige and
honors accruing to a student of this institution. The student
retains the rights guaranteed under the Constitution and laws of
the United States and the State of Wyoming, the right to pursue
an education, and to receive a degree or certificate for the
successful completion of its requirements. The University will
establish and publish its rules concerning student conduct. The
University will determine when its rules are violated and
determine the appropriate course of action. By enrolling in the
University of Wyoming, the student accepts the responsibility to
comply with the University’s authority.
The Central Repository
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The University maintains a “Central
Repository” in the Dean of Students
Office.
It contains information about
Misconduct and Academic Dishonesty
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UW Reg 6-802 - Appeals, when an appeal
was heard by the Board, to the Director,
Office of Student Life, who will file these
reports in the student's record.
It is destroyed after seven years
Student Rights and
Responsibilities
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You are being given a set of ethical, conduct
and academic honesty questions.
Read through the questions assigned
Decide on what you believe the correct
answer is
Be Ready to discuss it with the class
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