Student conduct code
The following are examples of misconduct for which students and/or student organizations are subject to disciplinary action by Betania International University. This list should not be considered inclusive.
- Dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to the University.
- Forgery, alteration, or misuse of University documents, records, or identification.
- Theft of and/or damage to property of the University, of a member of the University community or of a visitor to the University.
- Unauthorized entry to, or use of, University facilities, which are locked, closed to student activities or otherwise restricted as to use.
- Tampering with fire equipment, exit lights, fire alarms, or any other Safety equipment or structures.
- Disorderly, lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or expression on University owned property or at University sponsored or supervised activities.
- Abusive behavior - Any action or situation which produces mental or physical discomfort for any member of the University community, or which places the individual or group in danger of physical or mental injury. This behavior includes but is not limited to:
- Sexual Harassment - inappropriate or unwelcome sexual attention to coerced sexual relations or sexual assault (also see policy on Sexual Harassment).
- Verbal Harassment-statements incorporating abusive, obscene or threatening language.
- Physical Harassment - use of, or threatened use of, physical force or violence.
- Stalking - willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly following or harassing another person.
- Any harassment on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Forging, altering, possessing, duplicating, or using documents, keys, records, or identifications without consent or authorization.
- Failing to comply with a judicial sanction, to include violation of specific probationary statutes.
- Purporting to or representing another person, an organization, or the University improperly without the consent or authority.
- Lying or perjuring self to University official.
- Attendance during the commitment of a violation of the University student conduct code constitutes permission or condoning of the act.
- Possessing, consuming, dispensing, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs in violation of the State of Florida Law or Betania International University’s policy.
- Violating the University smoking tobacco use policy in specified facilities.
- Soliciting/selling for personal or organizational profit without proper consent of University officials.
- Disruption of the normal activities of the institution, including physical violence or abuse of any person or conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of persons, the deliberate interference with academic freedom and freedom of speech.
- Possession of weapons, which include firearms (or replicas), guns, sling shot devices, grenades, knives, explosives, flammable materials or any other instrument that may be used to cause injury to body or damage to property.
- Violation of other published University policies, rules or regulations.
Disciplinary standings
A student’s status with regard to discipline is regulated by the following definitions, which are reflected in each student’s record kept at the Registration Department.
Good standing
The status of good standing indicates that a student has been duly enrolled in the University and is eligible to participate in all activities of the University. A student is presumed to be in good standing unless the student engages in an established misconduct.
Warning
This status indicates that a student has been through the judicial process due to the seriousness of his/her conduct and has been cautioned that further behavior of the same or similar type will be cause for further disciplinary action by Betania International University.
Disciplinary probation
This status indicates that the student’s behavior has raised serious questions concerning the student’s status as a member of the University community. The student will be given a stated period during which his/her conduct will establish whether he/she is to be returned to good standing by having met definite requirements in behavior or whether he/she is to be suspended or dismissed from Betania International University. The Executive Director may impose the sanction of disciplinary probation on a student.
A statement of offense and decision will be placed in the student’s file in the Registration Department. If while on disciplinary probation a student is found responsible for a further infraction of University policies/regulations, the student will be subject to the possibility of suspension/expulsion from Betania International University.
Suspension
The status of suspension indicates the suspension/separation of the student from Betania International University for a stated time due to serious or repeated violations of the rules or for undesirable conduct on the part of the student. A student will be permitted to re-register for courses after a semester probation period. The Executive Director may impose suspension.
Statement of offense and decision will be placed in the student’s file in the Registration Department.
Expulsion
This status, the most serious disciplinary action taken by the University, indicates the immediate, involuntary and permanent separation of a student from Betania International University because of established gross misconduct on the part of a student.
After notice of expulsion, a student must leave the campus immediately. The expelled student does not have the privilege to apply for readmission to Betania International University. Statement of offense and decision will be placed in the student’s file in the Registration Department. A student’s transcript will include documentation of expulsion. A student dismissed for disciplinary reasons at any time shall not be entitled to any claim or refund.
Appeals to disciplinary standings
A student may appeal any of the above decisions in writing to the Executive Director within thirty (30) working days. Appeals a handled in a case-by-case basis.
Disciplinary records
Betania International University will retain disciplinary records for one year after graduation. The University reserves the right to keep records for a longer period of time if so specified in the sanction letter.