TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNIVERSITY POLICIES, RULES AND REGULATIONS 6
First Amendment Freedoms of Speech, Assembly, and Expression 6
Joint Statement on Rights and Freedoms of Students 6
Annual Notice of Student Rights Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 6
Release of Directory or Public Information. 7
General Policies Regarding Records 8
Withholding of Grades and Transcripts. 8
UALR Policy on Discriminatory Harassment and Equal Opportunity 9
Examples of Sexual Harassment 10
Offices with Responsibility of Discrimination Issues 11
Confidentiality Protection and Its Limitations. 12
Informal Complaints and Disclosure 12
Complaints of False Charges 12
Final Disposition and Follow-up 13
Complaints Filed with Outside Agencies. 13
Policy Implementation and Review 14
Your Rights as a Sexual Assault Victim.. 14
What To Do if You Believe You Have Been Sexually Assaulted 15
For immediate help on campus 15
Notify one of the following 15
Academic Adjustment Policy for Students with Disabilities 15
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 16
Introduction and Rationale for a Course Substitution Policy 16
Regulations – Academic Adjustments 16
Analysis of Final Regulations 16
In the Event the Student has Taken or is Required by the Committee to Take the Course 18
Composition of the Committee 18
Confidentiality and Procedures for Handling Confidential Information 18
Computer Systems Appropriate/Acceptable Use Policy 19
Free Inquiry and Expression 21
Responsibilities for all Users 21
Modification of Data or Equipment 22
Personal Account Responsibility 22
Removal of Equipment or Documents 22
Reporting of Security Violations 23
Student Identification Card 24
Use of University Name or Seal 24
Public Safety and University Police 24
Campus Signs and Poster Regulations 26
Distribution of Printed Materials 26
Demonstration and Mass Gathering 27
University Facilities Policies 27
Use of University Facilities 27
Policy Statement of the Board of Trustees. 28
Outside Salespersons and Solicitors or Solicitation and Fund Raising 29
Use of Roof and Exterior Walls of Buildings 29
Physical Arrangements of Campus Facilities 29
Housing Rules and Regulations 30
Alcoholic Beverages in Student Housing. 30
General Policies and Procedures 31
Literature Distribution and Posting 32
Billing Information for UALR Clients. 32
Who Should Make the Reservation? 33
Equipment and Set-up Requests 34
Overbookings, Cancellations, and No-shows 34
Steps to Reserving a Facility for RSOs. 34
DSC Fitness and Aquatic Center 35
General Rules and Regulations 36
Student Organizations and Activities. 37
Social Greek Fraternities and Sororities. 37
Regulations Governing Student Organizations and Student Activities 37
General Statement of Purpose, Benefits, and Types of Student Organizations 37
Types of Student Organizations and Benefits 38
General Policies on Student Organizations. 38
Criteria for Registration of an Organization. 39
Procedures for Forming New Student Organizations 39
University Registration of Honor, Professional, and Recognition Societies 40
Nature and Conditions of Registration. 40
Termination of Registration 40
Greek Governing Bodies Dealing with Group Infractions 41
Definition of an Organizational Activity and When the Organization is Considered Responsible 41
Organized Disciplinary Procedures 41
Student Organization Lodges and Centers. 43
Sorority and Fraternity Lodges 43
Procedures for Handling Disturbances at Events on the Premise of Any Fraternity or Sorority 43
Funds Solicitation by Registered Student Organizations (Charitable Activities) 44
Funds Solicitation by Registered Student Organizations (Non-Charitable Activities)44
University Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse Policy for Student Organizations and Groups 45
Alcohol Marketing Guidelines 47
Policy for Inviting Speakers and Political Activities 47
Regulation on Use of Sound Amplification Devices on Campus 48
Outdoor Amplified Musical Events 48
Official Extracurricular Activities 49
Procedures for Scheduling Activities. 49
General Regulations for Student Activities. 50
Delegation by Authority and Responsibility 52
Posthearing Information Form/Letter 54
Prehearing Information Form/Letter 54
University Judiciary, Hearing, Appeal Committees and Boards 54
University Premises or University-Related Premises 55
Section IV. Statement of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Behavior 55
General Regulations for Student Activities. 55
Section V. Statement of Responsibilities. 55
Student and Student Organization Responsibilities 55
University Responsibilities 56
Section VI. Statement of Behavior 56
On or Off Campus Violations 56
Aiding, Abetting, or Concealing Violators. 57
Conduct Inappropriate for an Academic Setting 57
Destruction, Misuse, Damage, or Defacing of Property 57
Disturbance/Disruption Due to a Mental Disorder 57
Failure to Respond to a Summons From a University Official 57
False Reporting of Emergency 57
Falsification, Forgery, and Dishonesty. 58
Illegal Visits to Other Campuses 58
Interference with Emergency Evacuation Procedure 58
Lewd, Indecent, or Obscene Behavior 58
Possession of Firearms and Other Dangerous Weapons or Explosives 59
Raiding University Facilities 59
Sexual Assault/Forcible or Non-Forcible Sex Offenses 60
Smoking in Campus Buildings 60
Starting Fires or Other Acts of Arson. 60
Unauthorized Use or Alteration of Emergency or Safety Equipment 60
Unauthorized Appropriation of Property. 60
Unauthorized Demonstration and Mass Gatherings 60
Unauthorized Soliciting, Advertising, Selling, and Distribution of Material 61
Violation of the Code of Computer Ethics and Misuse of the Computer System 61
Section VII. Administration of Student Discipline 61
Disciplinary Sanctions and Philosophy. 61
3. Disciplinary Probation.. 62
4. Bar Against Re-enrollment 63
5. Administrative Class Withdrawal 63
3. Restriction of Activity Privileges. 63
4. University and Community Service 63
University Hearing Committees and Boards. 63
Behavioral Standards Committee 63
Academic Integrity and Grievance Committee 63
Fraternity and Sorority Judicial Boards. 64
University Judicial Appeals Committee 64
General Statement of Policies and Procedures 64
Service of Notice and Decision 64
Committee Members Excused and Vacancies 65
Student Rights and Privileges 65
Sanctions Imposed by the Behavioral Standards Committee and Greek Judicial Boards 68
Effective Dates of Sanctions 68
Sanctions Other Than Expulsion and Suspension 68
Sanctions Of Expulsion and Suspension. 68
Academic Integrity and Grievance Policy. 68
Academic Integrity and Discipline 68
Academic Integrity and Grievance Committee 69
General Operating Policies of the Academic Integrity and Grievance Committee 69
Definition of Academic Offenses 71
Cheating on an examination or quiz 71
Steps Toward Redress for Academic Offenses 72
Academic Dishonesty Procedures for Students Enrolled in a Course 72
Committee Procedures for Academic Offenses 74
Conduct of Hearings Regarding Academic Offenses 75
Sanctions Imposed by the Academic Integrity and Grievance Committee 76
Student Rights and Privileges Regarding Academic Offenses 76
Steps Toward Redress for Grade Appeals. 76
Procedures for Grade Appeals Handled by the Academic Integrity and Grievance Committee 77
Classroom Disruptions and Steps Toward Redress 78
Administration of Disciplinary Records and Disciplinary Information 79
Section VIII. Appeals Procedures 79
The Chancellor of the University 79
University Judicial Appeals Committee. 79
Appeals Procedures and Instructions 79
Section IX. Interim Suspension (Temporary) 80
Standards and Procedures for Involuntary Administrative Withdrawal Due to a Mental Disorder81
Violations of Disciplinary Regulations. 81
Deviations from Established Procedures. 83
Section XI. Student Grievance Procedures When the Issue is Not Academic 83
Section XII. Traffic Appeals 84
Section XIII. Federal Laws and Regulations Concerning Discrimination in Educational Institutions 84
Laws Affecting the Operating Policies. 84
Formal Complaint Procedures 85