PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR AND STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

All Joyce University students are expected to adhere to the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct. Students are expected to conduct themselves according to the standards expected of members of the professional community in which they are seeking entry. 

Student Code of Conduct 

This Student Code of Conduct is always applicable to all Joyce University students and student groups whether they are at campus, remote, clinical sites, fieldwork locations or whenever representing Joyce University. Joyce University strives to create a safe environment that facilitates learning and academic growth for the success of all students and guided by the values of Joyce University including Service, Learning, Integrity, Caring and Excellence. The following list should be considered illustrative, not comprehensive, for all behavior that may be considered a Code of Conduct violation. Engaging in the following prohibited behaviors will be considered a violation of the Code of the Conduct and may be grounds for disciplinary action including in-course academic repercussions, written warning, probationary status, and dismissal from the University: 

1.      Disruptive Behavior. Obstructing or disrupting teaching, classes, research, team projects, or University sponsored functions. This includes insubordination to faculty or administration including using abusive, foul, or threatening language toward students, faculty, or administration or disregard of safety standards. 

2.      Incivility or Bullying. This behavior is defined as one or more rude, discourteous, or disrespectful actions that may or may not have negative intent behind them. 

3.      Inappropriate Online or Social Media Conduct. Public remarks deemed inappropriate by the University administration, or that breach required confidentiality or reasonable expectations of privacy, regarding educational experience, patients, classmates, colleagues, clinical and fieldwork sites, or other University matters. 

4.      Sexual Misconduct or harassment. Unwanted comments and/or advances of a sexual nature directed toward faculty, staff members, or other students will not be tolerated. Such behavior is grounds for immediate dismissal from the University.  

5.      Harassment. Harassment is defined as any conduct, including physical, verbal, written or electronic, on or off campus, that has the intent or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s or group’s educational or work performance at Joyce University. 

6.      Unlawful Conduct. Unlawful conduct encompasses any violation of local, state, or federal laws, including arrests and any criminal charges pending prior to any determination. A student is required to disclose conviction of any felony, misdemeanor, or criminal act that occurs while enrolled in a Joyce University program. As applicable, a student is required to disclose any change in background status and/or in any professional licensure status.  

7.      Clinical Site Misconduct. In a clinical setting, students are expected to demonstrate professionalism, competence, and safety. Clinical site misconduct includes all prohibited behaviors in this Policy, and extends to engaging in irresponsible or unsafe practices including failure to adequately prepare prior to clinical, failure to report an error or incident in accordance with University Policy and Site requirements, and/or breaching HIPAA patient confidentiality. This also encompasses fabrication, alteration, or exaggeration of duties performed, number of hours completed, or preceptor feedback pertaining to student performance at the site.  In the event of Clinical Site Misconduct, the student will be removed from the clinical setting and Joyce University will not facilitate placing the student in an alternative clinical site. 

8.      Academic Integrity Standards violation encompassing, but not limited to, the following components: 

• Dishonesty. Students will pursue academic work in a straightforward and truthful manner, free from deception or fraud. 

• Cheating. Presenting another’s work as one's own or assisting another student to do so in the classroom, lab, or any other location. Cheating may also occur when a student violates the conditions governing an examination. 

• Misrepresentation. Falsifying information including but not limited to the following: Having another person represent or stand in for oneself in circumstances where one's attendance and/or performance are required, Misrepresenting class, clinical, fieldwork or externship attendance, Presenting false academic credentials, Submitting someone else's work as one’s own, Submitting work originally submitted for one course to satisfy the requirements of another course without prior consent of the current faculty (It is assumed that the current faculty member expects the work to be original), Forging or using another's signature. 

• Plagiarism. Plagiarism is defined as using another person's ideas, evidence, or words without proper acknowledgment or conveying the false impression that the arguments and writing in a paper are one’s own. A student must always submit work that represents his or her original words or ideas. Words or ideas that do not represent the original work of a student must be cited to include all relevant sources. The extent to which such sources were used should also be made clear. All submissions provided in any Joyce University class forum fall within the scope of words and ideas that require citations if used by someone other than the original author. 

• Inappropriate use of technology or academic aids. This includes prohibited use of Artificial Intelligence as defined and in accordance with the Artificial Intelligence Policy and the expectations set for its use by each faculty member in each course. 

9.      Violation of any Joyce University Policies or standards, including Firearm and Dangerous Weapon Policy, Copyright Policy, Attendance Policy, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy, Student Communication Policy, Honor Code, Etc. 

Student Code of Conduct Violation Procedure 

All members of the Joyce University community, including faculty, administrators, staff, and students, must report any reasonable suspicion that a student has violated the Joyce University Student Code of Conduct. A report must be made through the Student Code of Conduct Violation Report Form where the issue will be reviewed and referred to the Student Code of Conduct Committee for investigation, assessment, and repercussions. The Student Code of Conduct Committee will consist of Program Leadership, Faculty, and Student Affairs Representatives and the Committee has the sole discretion to determine the appropriate sanctions for Student Code of Conduct Violation(s) on a case-by-case basis which may include the following: