2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

40 Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook B.25 Interference with University Investigations, Disciplinary Proceedings, or Records Interference with university investigations, administrative procedures, or disciplinary proceedings, or judicial proceedings such as those conducted by the Department of Public Safety, Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs, Department of Residential Life, or any other university office authorized to conduct investigations or disciplinary proceedings is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of force, threat of force, coercion, communications about proceedings in which causes disruption or compromises impartiality, actual disruption of proceedings, or promise of reward to any person or property of persons involved in university investigations or disciplinary proceedings. No person may, without authorization, examine, take possession of, alter, or destroy university investigations or destroy university records or evidence. Interference with university investigations, disciplinary proceedings, or records may result in disciplinary action. In an effort to foster and provide an environment free from bias or prejudice for the parties involved, publication (verbal or written communication) regarding any university investigatory, administrative, disciplinary, or judicial proceeding is prohibited, if the publication is deemed by the appropriate official overseeing the proceeding to compromise the impartiality and integrity of the proceeding. This does not prohibit the student from filing a grievance or complaint as provided in this handbook or through any outside governmental agency. Communication related to the proceeding will be limited to identified individuals using administrative discretion. B.26 Lake Swimming Swimming in any lake, canal, and/or body of water on the Nova Southeastern University campus or being in the shark fountain is strictly prohibited and any violations of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action. B.27 Littering/Projecting Objects Students may not throw, discard, place, or deposit litter or project objects from university buildings or on university grounds except in receptacles provided for such purposes. B.28 Misuse of Computers or Telecommunications (Technology) Violation of University Computer and Telecommunications policy is prohibited (as detailed in Section A.11). B.29 Noise The university noise policy is based on the belief that all students have a responsibility to respect the rights, health, security, and safety of other university and community members. Excessive noise that disturbs the campus environment, unless approved by the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs—or designee—for a special event, is prohibited. Students are held responsible for the actions of their guests.