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The conduct of all persons affiliated with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is governed by Rules and Disciplinary Procedures for Members of the University Community. This code outlines the responsibilities of students, faculty, staff, and administration as well as the rules, sanctions, and hearing procedures in effect on the campus. Additionally, a student conduct code provides standards for student behavior.

Printed copies of these codes are available in the office of Student Conduct, CDC 1 118 (702) 895-2308. For the most recent version of the policy, visit http://studentconduct.unlv.edu/

Student Academic Misconduct Policy

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https://www.unlv.edu/studentconduct/misconduct/policy

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
UNLV is first and foremost an academic community, with its fundamental purpose the pursuit of learning and student development, and enabling all to reach their highest potential.

UNLV asserts that any instance of academic misconduct hurts the entire community, and that the values of honesty, trust, respect, fairness, responsibility and professionalism are paramount.

UNLV will uphold these standards through fair and objective procedures governing instances of alleged student academic misconduct.

ENTITIES AFFECTED BY THIS POLICY
All academic units, libraries, and/or units with teaching and research faculty.

WHO SHOULD READ THIS POLICY
Administrators, academic faculty, staff and students who would be affected by this policy.

POLICY
I. EXPECTATIONS

Integrity is a concern for every member of the campus community; all share in upholding the fundamental values of honesty, trust, respect, fairness, responsibility and professionalism. By choosing to join the UNLV community, students accept the Student Academic Misconduct Policy and are expected to always engage in ethical decision-making. Students enrolling in UNLV assume the obligation to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with UNLV’s function as an educational institution.

  1. HONESTY
    Honesty is the foundation of teaching, learning, research and service; and the prerequisite for full realization of trust, fairness, respect and responsibility. Students and faculty alike must be honest with themselves and others.
  2. TRUST
    The UNLV community fosters a climate of mutual trust and encourages the free exchange of ideas. Only with trust can the public believe in the social value and meaning of an institution’s scholarship and degrees.
  3. FAIRNESS
    We strive to establish clear standards, practices, and procedures and expect fairness in the interactions of students, faculty and administrators. Important components of fairness are predictability, clear expectations, a predictable and transparent process, as well as consistent and just responses.
  4. RESPECT
    As an academic community of integrity, we recognize the participatory nature of the learning process and honor and respect a wide range of opinions and ideas. Students and faculty must respect themselves and each other as individuals. All must show respect for the contribution of others by acknowledging their intellectual debts.
  5. RESPONSIBILITY
    Every member of an academic community – each student, faculty member and administrator – is responsible for upholding the integrity of scholarship and research. Individuals must take responsibility for their own academic honesty and must not tolerate or ignore academic dishonesty on the part of others.
  6. PROFESSIONALISM
    Because students are aspiring professionals, our community expects them to exercise professional conduct during their career as students and uphold the core value of integrity.

II. ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT VIOLATIONS - DEFINITIONS

Academic misconduct is intentional or unintentional occurrence of the following:

  1. Using the words or ideas of another, from the Internet or any source, without proper citation of the source(s), commonly called plagiarism.
  2. Receiving unauthorized external assistance during an examination or any academic exercise for credit. This includes, but is not limited to:
    • Providing or receiving aid in connection with any academic assignment;
    • Use or possession of camera telephones, text messages, computer disks, audio recorders, calculators, solution materials, photocopies, materials from previous classes, commercial research services, notes or other means to copy or photograph materials used or intended for academic evaluation for use during the academic evaluation or assignment;
    • Communication in any manner with another student;
    • Working with others on graded coursework, including in-class, on-line and take-home examinations; or
    • Possessing, reading, buying, selling or using any materials intended for an academic evaluation or assignment in advance of its administration.
  3. Turning in the same work in more than one class (or when repeating a class), unless permission is received in advance from the instructor.
  4. Falsifying information for inclusion in an assigned paper, project or exercise; including inventing or altering data from a laboratory or field project, or creating fictional citations for a paper.
  5. Attempting to influence or change any academic evaluation, assignment or academic records for reasons having no relevance to academic achievement. This includes, but is not limited to, bribery, threats and making unauthorized changes to any academic record.
  6. Falsifying or misrepresenting attendance, hours, or activities in relationship to any class, internship, externship, field experience, clinical activity or similar activity.
  7. Acting or attempting to act as a substitute for another, or using or attempting to use a substitute, in any academic evaluation or assignment.
  8. Facilitating, permitting or tolerating any of the above-listed items.

III. PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING STUDENT ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

These procedures are designed to encourage a fair and appropriate response to allegations of student academic misconduct. They may be modified in individual cases, so long as the student agrees in writing to the proposed modifications, is provided an opportunity to respond to allegations of academic misconduct within a reasonable time after the allegations have been made, and the modifications do not violate fair process.

  1. Anyone with a good faith basis for believing a student has violated this policy may report the alleged violation to the responsible instructor, chair/director, dean or appropriate designee within the academic unit. The person who pursues the allegation may be the responsible instructor or a designee appointed by the supervisor of the academic unit in which the course is located. It is expected that appropriate review and consultation with a supervisor or chair or dean is a part of this process.
  2. A faculty member or primary course instructor who suspects that a student has committed an act of academic misconduct:
        1.   Shall notify the student of the nature of the allegation and offer the student an opportunity for an initial meeting to discuss the allegation and to present any relevant information. When possible, this initial meeting shall occur within five (5) college working days of                     discovery of the alleged violation.
        2.  Shall notify the student of the nature of the allegation and schedule an initial meeting with the student within five (5) college working days of discovery of the alleged violation. The message shall contain the following: “This message concerns the _________________ (paper, report, assignment, etc) that you submitted in partial fulfillment of the course requirement in your ______________ (course number and section) class on _____________ (date). My initial examination of that (paper, report, assignment) reveals that you may have violated the UNLV Student Academic Misconduct Policy. I request that you meet with me on _______ (date of initial meeting) at ________ (time) in _________ (location).” (parenthetical material deleted)                   
  3. Proceedings in case discussions are informal and non-adversarial. The responsible instructor/designee may make a verbal agreement on, or provide the student with a written or electronic notice of, a scheduled meeting. The responsible instructor/designee may request a witness to be present for this meeting. In compelling circumstances, this initial meeting may also be referred to the appropriate Office of Student Conduct (OSC) officer or designee. This option shall occur only after consultation with OSC.
  4. The purpose of this initial meeting will be to review and discuss the charges before a decision is reached. The responsible instructor/designee may use documentary evidence, provided the student is allowed to respond to it at the meeting. At the sole discretion of the responsible instructor/designee, a student may bring relevant witnesses and/or an advisor. Neither the responsible instructor/designee nor the student may have legal counsel as their advisor at an initial meeting. An advisor is not permitted to participate directly or speak for the student, but only may be present during initial meetings or any subsequent university hearings.
  5. At this initial meeting, the following results may occur:
    1. The allegations are dismissed.
    2. The student accepts responsibility for the violation and accepts the academic sanction(s).
    3. The responsible instructor/designee believes a violation occurred with the student not admitting responsibility and requesting a hearing.
    4. The student accepts responsibility for the violation but does not accept the academic sanction(s) and requests a hearing.
  6. In any of the above circumstances, the “UNLV Alleged Academic Misconduct Report” form shall be completed with a signed copy being provided to the student. Authority and jurisdiction for actual determination of academic misconduct and appropriate academic sanctions are with the primary instructor of the class and/or assignment or the approved departmental process in accordance with the academic unit chair’s/director’s/supervisor’s/ dean’s approval. If the responsible instructor/designee facilitating the initial meeting is not the primary instructor, appropriate communication regarding such sanctions is necessary before signing the UNLV Alleged Academic Misconduct Report form.
  7. Upon completion of this initial meeting/approved departmental process, if the responsible instructor/designee believes academic misconduct has occurred at any level, he or she shall notify the Office of Student Conduct (OSC) for resolution of a UNLV Student Conduct Code violation. Notification to OSC shall include a copy of the signed UNLV Alleged Academic Misconduct Report form and copies of any relevant documentation used in determining the violation. The responsible instructor/designee shall forward the Alleged Academic Misconduct Report and copies of relevant documentation within ten (10) college working days of discovery and/or the initial meeting with the student.
  8. OSC will notify the charged student per notification procedures specified in the UNLV Student Conduct Code, which can be found on the Student Conduct Page. The student will be informed of his or her applicable rights and the process(es) for accepting the academic and conduct sanctions and/or appealing the academic decision and sanctions.
  9. If the student does not attend the initial meeting, the instructor shall forward the charge to the Office of Student Conduct.

IV. HEARING AND APPEAL PROCEDURES FOR ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

  1. In any case where a student requests a hearing beyond the initial meeting, it shall occur in the following order:
    1. If the student wishes to appeal the findings of the responsible instructor or department chair/director/designee/committee, he/she must file the appeal of the decision and any sanctions to the UNLV Academic Integrity Appeal Board. This appeal must be filed within five (5) college working days of the student’s initial meeting with the Office of Student Conduct. The Academic Integrity Appeal Board will meet and all parties will be notified within fifteen (15) college working days of the outcome of the appeal; sending their decision to the student, instructor, department/unit and Office of Student Conduct. The decision of the Academic Integrity Appeal Board will serve as the final place of appeal.
    2. The UNLV Academic Integrity Appeal Board shall have the option of inviting the student and responsible instructor or department designee, and allow for witnesses of each party. If the Academic Integrity Appeal Board invites either party of the allegation to the hearing, both parties shall be invited.
    3. When a student is appealing the academic sanctions given as a result of an allegation of academic misconduct, and when such sanctions are provided in departmental publications and/or in the responsible instructor’s class syllabus, close consideration of materials will be given based on the clarity of the publication.
    4. In cases involving suspension, the Academic Integrity Appeal Board’s decision shall constitute a recommendation to the Vice President of Student Affairs (VPSA), who shall have final authority. In case involving expulsion, the Academic Integrity Appeal Board’s decision shall constitute a recommendation to the President, who shall have final authority.
  2. A student alleged to have committed academic misconduct is not permitted to withdraw from the class in question unless the matter is resolved in the student’s favor, without the responsible instructor’s expressed permission, and may not be permitted to do so if withdrawing from the class would negate the academic sanction.

V. CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS
All records in relation to a student misconduct case will be maintained in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 and the U.S. Department of Education guidelines for implementation. Transcripts of academic records shall contain information about academic status, including disqualification for academic or conduct reasons, and expulsion, suspension and revocation of admission for disciplinary reasons. In accordance with UNLV policy and the U.S. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), UNLV vigorously protects the privacy of student education records. UNLV’s FERPA policy.

VI. SANCTIONS FOR ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

Potential sanctions for academic misconduct may include, but are not limited to, any one of the sanctions listed below singularly or in combination with each other:
Note: Each of the above may be agreed upon at the initial meeting.

  1. Academic Sanctions 
    1. Resubmitting an assignment
    2. Reduction of points/letter grade for the assignment
    3. Dropping a class
    4. Reduction of points/letter grade for class
    5. Failing grade for assignment
    6. Failing grade for class
  2. Conduct Sanctions 
    1. Reflection Letter of Understanding
    2. Skill Remediation
    3. Academic Integrity Seminar
    4. Conduct Warning or Probation
    5. Loss of Privileges*
    6. Transcript notation (approved by Dean/Academic Unit Equivalent)
    7. Suspension or Removal from program, school or college (approved by Dean/Academic Unit Equivalent)
    8. Suspension
    9. Expulsion
    10. Withdrawal of credit for previously accepted course or requirement
    11. Revocation of a degree or certificate
    12. Referral to the appropriate legal authorities

*In instances where it is determined that the academic misconduct is of both an intentional and egregious nature, and the resulting academic sanction is a failing grade in the course, the student may lose the privilege of evaluating a course instructor.    

VII. GENERAL POINTS

  1. All time limits specified in this policy should be extended for good cause.
  2. This policy is not intended to address differences of opinion over grades issued by an instructor exercising good faith and professional judgment regarding a student’s work.
  3. Before any action is taken under this policy that may result in the withdrawal, suspension or expulsion of an international student; both the student and the academic program are advised to consult with the UNLV Office of International Students and Scholars.

VIII. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY APPEAL BOARD

1. The Academic Integrity Appeal Board members will come from a variety of areas on campus and will serve a two-year term, with the exception of the members from the UNLV Faculty Senate Academic Standards Committee. To create the overall campus-wide pool of Academic Integrity Appeal Board members:

  • The faculty of each college/school shall designate:
    • Two (2) faculty members
  • Each Dean’s Office/Academic Unit Equivalent shall designate:
    • Two (2) administrative faculty
    • Two (2) undergraduate students
    • Two (2) graduate students
  • In addition, the following will be members of the pool: 
    • All members of the UNLV Faculty Senate Academic Standards Committee, during their term on the Committee (see VIII.B. below)When an appeal of an academic misconduct case is forwarded to the Academic Integrity Appeal Board, the hearing panel for each case will consist of the following, drawn from the pool:

2. When an appeal of an academic misconduct case is forwarded to the Academic Integrity Appeal Board, the hearing panel for each case will consist of the following, drawn from the pool:

  • One (1) academic faculty member
  • One (1) student
  • One (1) administrative faculty or Academic Standards Committee Member

3. Any member of the Academic Integrity Appeal Board pool may serve on a hearing panel unless there are compelling academic discipline issues to be addressed at such hearing. In such cases, specifically designated pool members may be assigned from the college/school in which the alleged academic misconduct occurred. All efforts to eliminate or avoid conflict of interest and bias will be given in each case.

4. Before serving on an Academic Integrity Appeal Board hearing, members shall receive an orientation and training on academic integrity and misconduct.

5. Recruitment, training and facilitation of the Academic Integrity Appeal Board will be the responsibility of the Office of Student Conduct, in collaboration with the UNLV Faculty Senate; and with appropriate authority and jurisdiction being afforded to university designees as dictated in the NSHE and UNLV Student Conduct Codes.

IX. TRANSCRIPT NOTATION FOR ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

1. In instances where it is determined that the academic misconduct is of both an intentional and egregious nature, the conduct sanction shall be recorded on the student’s official and unofficial transcript with a transcript notation. The transcript of the student shall be marked “Disciplinary Notation due to Academic Dishonesty in (class) during (semester).” The transcript notation shall occur only upon completion of the student conduct proceedings. The conduct sanction notation shall not affect the grade point average, course repeatability or determination of academic standing. This conduct sanction notation is intended to denote a failure to accept and exhibit the fundamental value of academic honesty. 

2. Once a conduct sanction notation is made, the student may file a written petition to the Academic Integrity Appeal Board to have the notation removed. The decision to remove the conduct sanction notation shall rest in the discretion and judgment of a majority of a quorum of the Board; provided that:

  • At the time the petition is received, at least 180 calendar days shall have elapsed since the conduct sanction notation was recorded.
  • At the time the petition is received, the student shall have successfully completed the designated non-credit Academic Integrity Seminar, as administered by the Office of Student Conduct; or, for the person no longer enrolled at the University, an equivalent activity as determined by the Office of Student Conduct.
  • The Office of Student Conduct certifies that to the best of its knowledge the student has not been found responsible for any other act of academic misconduct or similar disciplinary offense at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas or another institution.

3. Prior to deciding a petition, the Academic Integrity Appeal Board will review the record of the case and consult with the Office of Student Conduct and responsible instructor or appropriate chair/director/supervisor. The decision of the Appeal Board shall not be subject to subsequent Appeal Board reconsideration for at least 180 calendar days, unless the Appeal Board specifies an earlier date on which the petition may be reconsidered. Subsequent Appeal Board determinations pertaining to the removal of the conduct sanction notation may be appealed to the Vice President for Student Life. If the Vice President removes the conduct sanction notation from the student’s transcript, the Vice President shall provide a written rationale to the Appeal Board.

4. No student with a student conduct notation on the student’s transcript shall be permitted to represent the University in any extracurricular activity, or run for or hold an executive office in any student organization which is allowed to use University facilities, or which receives University funds.

Acceptable Use of Computing And Information Technology Resources Policy

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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to:

  • Ensure that use of computing and information technology resources is consistent with the principles and values of the university including academic freedom, privacy, and security.
  • Ensure that computing and information technology resources are used for their intended purposes and meet compliance requirements.
  • Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability, reliability and proper performance of computing and information technology resources.

POLICY

CONTEXT

UNLV’s computing and information technology resources are dedicated to the support of the university’s mission and its core themes to promote student learning and success, advance and support research scholarship, and creative activity, and foster inclusion and community engagement. While advancing the mission and core themes, UNLV respects, upholds, and endeavors to safeguard the principles of academic freedom, freedom of expression, and freedom of inquiry. UNLV’s commitment to the principles of academic freedom and freedom of expression includes electronic information.

The use of computing and information technology resources in a manner consistent with the mission and ideals of the university and with the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Computing Resources Policy requires adherence to legal statutes, approved policies, and responsible behavior, including:

  • using only assigned account(s) or account information
  • respecting the privacy and rights of other computer users
  • protecting the integrity of the physical environments in which information technology equipment resides
  • complying with all pertinent software license and contractual agreements, and
  • obeying all UNLV and NSHE regulations, state and federal laws.

UNLV seeks to create an atmosphere of privacy with respect to information and UNLV information technology resources. UNLV acknowledges its responsibilities to respect and advance free academic inquiry, free expression, reasonable expectations of privacy, due process, equal protection of the law, and legitimate claims of ownership of intellectual property. Such responsibilities are balanced with the acknowledgement that users should be aware that they should have no expectation of privacy in connection with the use of UNLV resources beyond the explicit provisions of university policy and applicable federal and state law (e.g., NRS Chapter 239, Public Records). UNLV is a public institution, and because the university must be able to respond to lawful requests and ensure the integrity and continuity of its operations, use of the university’s information resources cannot be completely private.

Information on university computers and equipment may be subject to legal discovery and disclosed:

  • In response to lawfully executed court ordered warrants or subpoenas
  • As a result of the Nevada Public Records Act (i.e. public records request)
  • In response to federal “Freedom of Information Act” requests
  • In litigation involving the university and/or university employees
  • In criminal investigations or investigations of student or employee misconduct
  • In university investigations in accordance with NSHE or university policy.

When warranted, university staff are asked to assist in investigations and discovery and have direct responsibility for investigating and responding to some alleged offenses and incidents involving computing resources.

POLICY

1. Each person may use only those computing and information technology resources for which he or she has authorization.
Examples of violations include, but are not limited to:

a. asking another person for individual account passwords or attempting to obtain such passwords by any means

b. using resources without authorization

c. sharing university accounts with other persons without authorization

d. accessing files, databases, data or processes without authorization

e. using former system and access privileges without authorization after association with the university has ended

2. Computing and information technology resources must be used in a manner that respects the privacy and rights of others.
     Examples of violations include, but are not limited to:

a. accessing, attempting to access, or copying someone else’s electronic mail, data, programs, or other files without authorization

b. divulging sensitive, personal information without a valid business or academic reason

c. developing or using programs that may cause problems or disrupt services for other users

d. misrepresenting another user’s identity in any electronic communication (e.g., forging an e-mail address)

e. using electronic resources for deceiving, harassing or stalking other individuals

f. sending threats, “hoax” messages, chain letters, or phishing

g. intercepting, monitoring, or retrieving any network communication without authorization.

3. The access to and integrity of computing and information technology resources must be protected.
    Examples of violations include, but are not limited to:

a. sharing passwords

b. purposefully propagating computer malware such as computer viruses, worms or Trojan Horses, except under secure conditions for research or teaching purposes

c. preventing others from accessing an authorized service

d. degrading or attempting to degrade performance or deny service

e. corrupting information

f. altering or destroying information without authorization

g. making university systems and resources available to those not affiliated with the university

h. installing hacking or vulnerability tools in university systems without authorization

i. circumventing or attempting to circumvent security mechanisms without authorization.

4. Applicable laws and university policies must be followed.
     Examples of violations include, but are not limited to:

a. uploading, downloading, distributing or possessing material deemed illegal under US and state laws, such as child pornography or classified information

b. using university computing or network resources for advertising, partisan political activities or commercial purposes (see the exception for “UNLV Student elections, which are governed by CSUN policy” in Section II.1. “Partisan Political Activity” and the definition of political activity from the NAC 284.770, both referenced in the Related Documents section)

c. making unauthorized copies of licensed software

d. downloading, using or distributing illegally obtained media (e.g., software, music, movies) using the campus network, whether on a UNLV-issued computer or not

e. accessing, storing or transmitting sensitive, personal information without a valid business or academic reason, or outside the parameters of limited personal use

f. transmitting sensitive, personal information without using appropriate security protocols (NRS 603A).

5. Limited personal or non-university use of UNLV computing and information technology resources is allowable only if ALL of the following conditions are met:

a. the use does not interfere with an employee’s duties

b. the cost and value related to use is nominal

c. the use does not create the appearance of impropriety or UNLV endorsement

d. the use is otherwise consistent with this policy.

CONTACTS

Refer to the Office of Information Technology’s Policies and Procedures web page at https://www.it.unlv.edu/policies for additional information, including how to request an exception to this policy.

UNLV IT COMPUTER LAB RULES
https://www.it.unlv.edu/computer-labs/about/lab-rules

The UNLV computer labs are provided to support the academic computer needs of all currently enrolled UNLV students. Use of the labs for other purposes, commercial or otherwise, is prohibited. The rules below are intended to maintain an environment in the labs where all students can work effectively.

  • Students must have their UNLV identification card with them to use any UNLV computer lab.
  • An account that allows access to the UNLV computer labs can be obtained by currently enrolled UNLV students. However, this account is to be used only by the student to whom it is given. Students may not share their account with anyone else.
  • Lab patrons may not duplicate or use copyrighted materials without appropriate licenses and/or permission.
  • All users must respect the privacy of others, and courteous behavior is expected in the facilities.
  • Lab patrons are expected to maintain the decorum of a library at all times. No user may engage in behavior that will disturb or distract other students. The use of cell phones in the facilities is restricted. Phones should be taken outside when receiving a call, and ringers should be turned to vibrate when possible.
  • Changing the current hardware and software configuration is prohibited. To make specific or unusual hardware or software requests, contact the Facilities Supervisor for the lab.
  • Students may not use their own paper in the facilities, and must use the paper provided by the labs. The reprographics department can accommodate special paper and printing needs.
  • The use of any tobacco product in computer facilities is prohibited.
  • Users may not leave their personal belongings unattended or leave their workstation unattended without logging off for any extended period (i.e., more than 20 minutes).  UNLV is not responsible for any items left unattended in the facilities.
  • The repeated violation of lab rules may result in lab privileges being suspended.
  • Users may not engage in behavior that creates a hostile atmosphere for other students wishing to use the lab. For further explanation of this rule see below:

Procedures Regarding Offensive Behavior in Computer Facilities

  • The computer facilities at UNLV are solely intended to support the academic computer needs of all students. Offensive behavior by some can create an environment that detracts from the ability of others to fully utilize the facilities. Loudness or otherwise creating a disturbance is behavior incompatible with the proper function of the facilities. People persisting in engaging in such impermissible behavior will be asked to leave.
  • The computer facilities at UNLV exist to assist students in their academic work. This includes both formal assignments and informal supplemental learning and research. The use of the computer facilities for non-academic purposes is prohibited. While offensive behavior is impermissible, using material, for academic purposes, that others might find offensive is protected by both the First Amendment and the NSHE Computing Resources Policy. However, as UNLV is a university community, the spirit of civility requires that all computer facilities users show respect and consideration for the sensibilities of others.
  • Students who are planning to work with material that others might find offensive or that may violate Title IX, including but not limited to vulgar language, explicit sexual material or material from hate groups – should attempt, whenever possible, to use computers whose screens are least likely to be viewed by passersby. If a student is offended by material displayed prominently on a computer screen, he or she should inform the facilities staff who will resolve the problem based on procedures established by Instructional Technology Services. We all share the goal of keeping the UNLV computer facilities an environment where all students feel free to work. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

In compliance with Title IX, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas prohibits discrimination in employment as well as in all programs and activities on the basis of sex. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681) is an all-encompassing federal mandate prohibiting discrimination based on the gender of students and employees of educational institutions receiving federal financial assistance. Sex discrimination includes sexual harassment and sexual violence. Educational institutions that receive federal financial assistance are covered by Title IX. If only one of the institution’s programs or activities receives federal funding, all of the programs within the institution must comply with Title IX regulations. In compliance with Title IX, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas prohibits discrimination in employment as well as in all programs and activities on the basis of sex

STUDENT EMAIL POLICY
www.it.unlv.edu/policies/student-email-policy

Official email communications are intended to meet student, faculty, and staff academic and administrative needs within the campus community. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the university and its faculty may communicate with students officially by email and will expect that such email messages will be received and read in a timely manner.

Official UNLV email accounts are created for all admitted students. The addresses are all in the form of [name]@unlv.nevada.edu. These accounts must be activated by the students through the Office of information Technology Help Desk or online.

If a student wishes to have email redirected from their UNLV official email to another email address, they may do so but at their own risk. The university is not responsible for the handling of email by outside vendors or departmental/unit servers, none of which are considered official student email accounts. Having email redirected does not absolve a student from the responsibilities associated with official communication sent to his or her [name]@unlv.nevada.edu account.

Students are expected to check their email on a frequent basis in order to stay current with UNLV related administrative and course communications and to recognize that certain communications may be time-critical. Students must ensure that there is sufficient space in their accounts to allow for delivery of official email communications.

It is a violation of the UNLV Code of Student Conduct to use email to impersonate a university office, faculty/staff member, another student or any other person.

Email users should exercise extreme caution in using email to communicate confidential or sensitive matters, and should not assume that email is private or secure. It is also important that users are careful to send messages only to the intended recipients.

Faculty will determine how electronic forms of communication will be used in their classes, and will specify their requirements in the course syllabus. Such use by students and faculty shall be consistent with this policy.

 

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This policy clarifies the requirements for email communications with students via their official [name]@unlv.nevada.edu accounts. 

CONTACTS
IT Help Desk
702-895-0777
http://rebelmail.unlv.edu/

Dangerous Weapon Policy

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Pursuant to NSHE Handbook, Title 4, Chapter1, Section 33, no person is permitted to possess or carry on their person or in their vehicle a dangerous weapon on NSHE property which includes all campuses of the UNLV without the express written approval of the president of UNLV or his/her designee.  Currently, the Vice President & Director of University Police Services serves as the President’s designee. This policy shall apply to all persons on the campus of UNLV, except law-enforcement officers in the performance of their duties.

Dangerous weapons include, but are not limited to, all weapons named in Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 202.265. For purposes of this policy, facsimile weapons are also banned.

Any person found carrying or possessing a dangerous weapon while on NSHE property, or while in a vehicle on NSHE property, may be charged with possession of a dangerous weapon.  If the weapon(s) are found on campus, they shall be seized by the University Police.  If the weapon, by its nature, is not illegal, it shall be returned to its owner when the owner has made arrangements for its removal from campus.

Animals on Campus

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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The policy states the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ (UNLV) restrictions regarding animals on campus and pertains to all university locations.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) allows service animals to be on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. The ADA defines service animals as “dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.” Nevada State law defines a service animal as an animal that has been trained to assist or accommodate a person with a disability and a service animal in training as an animal that is being trained to assist or accommodate a person with a disability. A service animal must be permitted to accompany a person with a disability everywhere on campus except in situations where safety may be compromised or where the service animal may interfere with the fundamental nature of the activities being conducted.

POLICY

All animals on campus must be on a leash (unless a leash interferes with a service animal’s work) and comply with federal, state, county, city laws, regulations, and ordinances, and UNLV’s policies. The individual with the animal must clean up and properly dispose of the animal’s feces. Animals must wear a license tag and a current rabies vaccination tag.

The university prohibits students, faculty, staff, contractors, vendors, visitors, volunteers and anyone else interacting with the university from bringing animals, other than service animals or service animals in training into any university-controlled building or facility without prior approval from the Disability Resource Center or the Office of Compliance.

The University of Nevada Las Vegas complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and allows service animals (dogs) on campus. A service animal must be permitted to accompany a person with a disability everywhere on campus except in situations where safety may be compromised or where the service animal may interfere with the fundamental nature of the activities being conducted such as certain research labs. Service animals are working animals, not pets. A service dog can be any breed or size. It might wear specialized equipment such as a backpack, harness, or special collar or leash, but this is not a legal requirement.

The person a service animal assists is referred to as a partner. The partner’s disability may not be visible. If it is unclear whether an animal is a pet or a service animal, two questions may be asked:

  1. Is the dog a service animal or a service animal in training required because of a disability? and

  2. What disability-related work or task has the dog been or is being trained to perform?

You cannot require other proof that a dog is a service animal or service animal in training. A service animal in training may not be a puppy. Others, including faculty and staff, cannot ask about the person’s disability, require medical documentation, require a special identification card or training documentation for the dog, or ask that the dog demonstrate its ability to perform the work or task.

Contact the Disability Resource Center or the Office of Compliance if you have questions or concerns regarding a particular situation.

Faculty, staff and students should know the following about service animals:

  • A service animal does not have to be licensed or certified by a state or local government or a training program.

  • Service animals are allowed to accompany the partner at all times and everywhere on campus, except where service animals are specifically prohibited including but not limited to medical, dental, research, clinical etc. areas which require a sterile environment. The courts have upheld the rights of service animal partners to take service animals into food service locations.
  • Do not pet a service animal without first asking permission; touching the animal might distract it from its work.
  • Speak first to the partner.
  • Do not deliberately startle a service animal.
  • Do not feed a service animal.
  • Do not separate or attempt to separate a partner from their service animal.
  • In case of an emergency, every effort should be made to keep the animal with its partner. The following are requirements of service animals and their partners:
    • The animal cannot pose a direct threat to the health and safety of persons on the university campus. Service dogs and service dogs in training must be housebroken and may not fundamentally alter the nature of UNLV’s services, programs, or activities. A service dog or service dog in training may be removed and/or excluded from the UNLV campus (or any area thereon) on a temporary and/or permanent basis if it is out of control, including but not limited to barking, and the partner does not take effective action to control it. Persons with disabilities who are accompanied by a service dog or a person accompanied by a service dog in training are subject to the same conditions and limitations that apply to persons who are not so disabled and accompanied.
    • Local ordinances regarding animals apply to service animals, including requirements for immunization, licensing, noise, restraint, and at-large animals. Dogs must wear a license tag and a current rabies vaccination tag.
    • The partner must be in full control of the animal at all times. Service animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless these devices interfere with the service animal’ s work or the individual’s disability prevents using these devices. In that case, the partner must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls.
    • The partner is responsible for cleaning up the animal’s feces. The partner should always carry equipment and bags sufficient to clean up and properly dispose of the animal’s feces. Partners who are not physically able to pick up and dispose of feces are responsible for making all necessary arrangements for assistance. The university is not responsible for these services.
    • In keeping with appropriate university policies and procedures, the partner may be charged for damages caused by the partner or the service animal.
    • Disability Resources and Residential Life must be consulted if a student with a disability plans to have a service animal in residence within university housing.
    • An emotional support animal that alleviates one or more identified symptoms or effects of a person’s disability, confirmed by the Disability Resource Center, is allowed only in university housing, as noted in the UNLV Office of Housing and Residential Life Emotional Support Animal Policy http://unlv-housing.com/UNLV ESA guidelines.pdf.


CONTACTS

Student Affairs:
For additional information concerning the use of a service animal or other accommodations and services, contact the Disability Resource Center at 702-895-0866.

Office of Compliance: 702-895-0415

DEFINITIONS

Service Animal

The Department of Justice (DOJ) issued Final Rules amending Titles II and III of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) to define “service animal” as: any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual or other mental disability.

The work or tasks performed by a service animal must be directly related to the individual’s disability. Examples of work or tasks include, but are not limited to:

  • assisting individuals who are blind or have low vision with navigation and other tasks,
  • alerting individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing to the presence of people or sounds,
  • providing non-violent protection (excluding attack dogs, dogs with traditional “protection training” and/or a dog’s presence, that by itself, provides a crime deterrent effect) or rescue work,
  • pulling a wheelchair,
  • assisting an individual during a seizure,
  • alerting individuals to the presence of allergens,
  • retrieving items such as medicine or the telephone,
  • providing physical support and assistance with balance and stability to individuals with mobility disabilities, and
  • helping persons with psychiatric and neurological disabilities by preven6ng or interrupting impulsive or destructive behaviors.

Service Animal in Training

A service animal in training means a dog that is being trained as a service animal. Individuals qualified to train a service animals to perform a specific task for a specific individual are afforded the same rights to those individuals who require the assistance of a Service Animal.

Pet

An animal kept for ordinary use and companionship.

  • A pet is not considered a service animal, a service animal in training, or an emotional support animal.
  • Residents are not permitted to keep pets, other than fish, on university property or in university housing.

Emotional Support Animal

An animal that provides emotional support that alleviates one or more identified symptoms or effects of a person’s disability. An emotional support animal is only allowed in university housing.

Alcoholic Beverages

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Neither the storage, possession, nor use of alcoholic beverages is allowed on the university campus or other university property unless prior approval has been obtained in writing from the university’s president or designee. The only exception is in the case of a student over the age of 21 in his or her own residence hall room. Student-sponsored events at which alcoholic beverages will be served may be held in the Student Union, on the Student Union courtyard or on the north field by those recognized student organizations that accept the responsibilities outlined in the UNLV Alcohol Events Policy. Copies of the UNLV Alcohol Use Policy at https://www.unlv.edu/eventservices/policies-and-procedures or by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, FDH-516.

Parking of Automobiles

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University parking and traffic regulations, administered by Parking and Transportation Services with recommendations from the University Parking Advisory Committee, govern all parked vehicles on the campus in accordance with the provisions of NRS 396.110 and are enforceable through an internal enforcement process of the university. Violators of parking and traffic regulations are subject to a fine when parking incorrectly. Each student must go through a permit registration process each year and are provided with information regarding the department’s website and contact information at that time. The department’s rules, regulations and other valuable information can be found at https://www.unlv.edu/parking.

Use of University Facilities

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University facilities including campus grounds, are provided primarily for the support of the educational functions of the university and the activities necessary for the support of these functions. The university’s functions take precedence over any other activities in the use of university facilities.

Freedom to speak and to hear will be maintained for students, faculty, and staff, and university policies and procedures will be used to provide a full and frank exchange of ideas. An effort will be made to allow a balanced program of speakers and ideas. An invitation to speak at the university does not imply that the university endorses the philosophy or ideas presented by the speaker.

Fundraising

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No individual or organization may sell, solicit, or peddle on university property without permission nor may funds be solicited from alumni of the university without initial permission of the Vice President for University and Community Relations and final approval of the president.

Any fund-raising efforts by student organizations off campus must be approved by the Vice President for Student Life.

University facilities may not be used for the purpose of raising monies to aid projects not related to some authorized activity of the university or of university groups, and no efforts at conversion and solicitation by uninvited non-campus groups or individuals will be permitted on campus.

Handbills and Posters

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The University campus is maintained for the orderly operation of the school. Other uses are permitted only when they will not interfere with the normal functions of the university. The campus is governed by a university sign policy regarding distribution and posting of handbills and other printed materials. The Student Union has separate signage policies involving its spaces and functions.

Skateboard, Roller Blade or Similar Devices Policy

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The Nevada Revised Statutes empower the university to establish regulations for the health, safety, and welfare of all. The university prohibits the use of skateboards, rollerblades or similar types of equipment within university buildings.  Faculty, staff, students or visitors using skateboards, rollerblades or similar types of equipment as a means of transportation shall be expected to exhibit due regard for the safety of pedestrians. 

Violation will result in the university withdrawing permission for access through the campus and/or disciplinary actions. If any damage has occurred, the parties responsible will make restitution. If the situation involves a minor, the parents will be notified of their financial responsibility. Such a violation may result in confiscation of the skateboard.

Individuals shall be held responsible for damage caused to university property as a result of the improper operation of skateboards, rollerblades or similar types of equipment on the university campus. Individuals shall be held responsible for injuries to themselves or others as a result of the improper operation of such equipment on university property.

Individuals are also subject to Clark County Municipal Code, Section 11.42.130.  It is unlawful for any person to ride or use a coaster, roller skates, roller blades, scooter, skateboard or similar devices:

a. On any roadway except while crossing a street at a crosswalk, and, when any such device is so crossing, it shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to pedestrians;

b. On any other public property when signs have been erected at the entrances to, or displayed prominently on, the property prohibiting the use of coasters, roller skates, scooters, skateboards, toy vehicles or similar devices on such property.

The recreational use of skateboards is prohibited on any campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.  Recreational use is defined to mean:  any use by an individual to operate or use a skateboard, coaster, roller skates, roller blades, or similar device to jump on or over any object, to jump off or onto stairs, handrails, benches, planters or any structure not designed for such use; or to operate these and similar devices in other than a careful or prudent manner, or at a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and proper, having due regard for the traffic and pedestrians on and the surface and width of the street, sidewalk or walkway; or such rate of speed as to endanger the life, safety, or property of any person.

Smoke-Free & Tobacco-Free Campus Policy

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The University is committed to providing a safe and healthy on-campus learning and work environment for its students, faculty, staff, clients, contractors, vendors, visitors, lessees, and individuals residing on the UNLV campus. Smoking, using electronic smoking devices, or using other tobacco products is prohibited on any UNLV campus.  All UNLV faculty, staff, students, clients, contractors, vendors, visitors, lessees and individuals residing on the UNLV campus must comply with this policy at all times.  Neither UNLV nor any entity operating on the UNLV campus is permitted to sell, market, or promote tobacco products or marijuana products. Tobacco-related and marijuana-related advertising and sponsorship are prohibited on the UNLV campus, at UNLV-sponsored events, and in publications produced by UNLV except advertising in a newspaper or magazine not produced by UNLV that is lawfully sold, bought, or distributed on UNLV property.

The Office of Student Conduct shall address violations of this policy by students. Supervisors shall address violations of this policy by employees. The Office of Student Conduct and Supervisors shall address a first violation of this policy by a student or employee through education about this policy and about smoking and tobacco-use. Violations of this policy may result in verbal warning or written documentation of violations of UNLV policy for employees and students.

A copy of the full policy may be found on UNLV’s website at https://www.unlv.edu/policies/additional

And the UNLV Smoking Policy can be found on the UNLV Human Resources website’s No Smoking page.

We appreciate those who have cooperated by not smoking in restricted areas.

According to the campus policy, smoking is not permitted within 25 feet of the building entrances or air intake handlers on campus. This is due, in part, to the following reasons.

  • Fire prevention
  • Indoor air quality control
  • Danger of second-hand smoke

We ask those of you who do smoke to please respect other who do not. Please refrain from smoking near the buildings’ entrances and exits or other areas that are prohibited.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Shawn Gerstenberger, UNLV School of Public Health 

Max Gakh, UNLV School of Public Health

Student Use of Hazardous Materials

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Certain courses may require students to work with potentially hazardous materials in the laboratory, darkroom, or workshop as part of the course work. Instructors will provide instructions regarding the safe handling of all materials. Questions regarding the use of these materials should be directed to the specific academic department.