Category: Code of Conduct

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is raising awareness regarding certain policies in the code of conduct at Wichita State. For the month of March, it is discussing alcohol policy.

The alcohol policy in the code of conduct prohibits multiple actions:

• Underage possession and/or consumption of alcohol.
• Unauthorized possession and/or consumption of alcohol.
• Unauthorized and/or unlawful distribution, sale and/or service of alcohol.
• Possession of common source container(s).
• Social host.
• Excessive and/or rapid consumption.
• Manufacturing and/or producing alcohol.
• Open container.
• Driving while impaired.
• Public intoxication.

More details regarding alcohol and other policies in the code of conduct can be found in section VI: Prohibited Conduct in the Student Code of Conduct Handbook.

SCCS is available to help ensure that students are safe. As a WSU faculty or staff member, to report any potential conduct issue to the SCCS throughout the school year, use the conduct incident response form. To explore other reporting forms at WSU, such as the academic integrity form, visit the Report It homepage.

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is raising awareness regarding certain policies in the code of conduct at Wichita State. For the month of March, it is discussing alcohol policy.

The alcohol policy in the code of conduct prohibits multiple actions:

• Underage possession and/or consumption of alcohol.
• Unauthorized possession and/or consumption of alcohol.
• Unauthorized and/or unlawful distribution, sale and/or service of alcohol.
• Possession of common source container(s).
• Social host.
• Excessive and/or rapid consumption.
• Manufacturing and/or producing alcohol.
• Open container.
• Driving while impaired.
• Public intoxication.

More details regarding alcohol and other policies in the code of conduct can be found in section VI: Prohibited Conduct in the Student Code of Conduct Handbook.

SCCS is available to help ensure that students are safe. To report any potential conduct issues to its office through the school year, use the conduct incident response form. To explore other reporting forms at WSU, visit the Report It homepage.

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is raising awareness regarding certain policies in the code of conduct at Wichita State. For the month of March, it is discussing alcohol policy.

The alcohol policy in the code of conduct prohibits multiple actions:

• Underage possession and/or consumption of alcohol.
• Unauthorized possession and/or consumption of alcohol.
• Unauthorized and/or unlawful distribution, sale, and/or service of alcohol.
• Possession of common source container(s).
• Social host.
• Excessive and/or rapid consumption.
• Manufacturing and/or producing alcohol.
• Open container.
• Driving while impaired.
• Public intoxication.

More details regarding alcohol and other policies in the code of conduct can be found in section VI: Prohibited Conduct in the Student Code of Conduct Handbook.

SCCS is available to help ensure that students are safe. To report any potential conduct issues to its office through the school year, use the conduct incident response form. To explore other reporting forms at WSU, visit the Report It homepage.

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is raising awareness regarding certain policies in the code of conduct at Wichita State. For the month of March, it is discussing alcohol policy.

The alcohol policy in the code of conduct prohibits multiple actions:

• Underage possession and/or consumption of alcohol.
• Unauthorized possession and/or consumption of alcohol.
• Unauthorized and/or unlawful distribution, sale, and/or service of alcohol.
• Possession of common source container(s).
• Social host.
• Excessive and/or rapid consumption.
• Manufacturing and/or producing alcohol.
• Open container.
• Driving while impaired.
• Public intoxication.

More details regarding alcohol and other policies in the code of conduct can be found in section VI: Prohibited Conduct in the Student Code of Conduct Handbook.

SCCS is available to help ensure that students are safe. As a WSU faculty or staff member, to report any potential conduct issue to the SCCS throughout the school year, use the conduct incident response form. To explore other reporting forms at WSU, such as the academic integrity form, visit the Report It homepage.

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is raising awareness regarding certain policies in the code of conduct at WSU. For the month of February, it is discussing academic integrity.

Violation of academic integrity includes any of the following acts or actions:

• Plagiarism
• Unauthorized use or possession of materials or resources
• Unauthorized collaboration or consultation
• Fabrication, falsification or misrepresentation of information
• Academic interference
• Unauthorized resubmission
• Facilitation of academic misconduct
• Bribery
• Unauthorized sale, distribution or receipt of academic materials
• Research misconduct as identified in policy 9.13/misconduct in research.

More details regarding Academic Integrity violations can be found in section VI: prohibited conduct in the academic integrity handbook.

To report any potential academic integrity issues to SCCS through the school year, use the academic integrity report form.

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is raising awareness regarding certain policies in the code of conduct at WSU. For the month of February, it is discussing academic integrity.

Violation of academic integrity includes any of the following acts or actions:

• Plagiarism
• Unauthorized use or possession of materials or resources
• Unauthorized collaboration or consultation
• Fabrication, falsification or misrepresentation of information
• Academic interference
• Unauthorized resubmission
• Facilitation of academic misconduct
• Bribery
• Unauthorized sale, distribution or receipt of academic materials
• Research misconduct as identified in policy 9.13/misconduct in research.

More details regarding Academic Integrity violations can be found in section VI: prohibited conduct in the academic integrity handbook.

WSU faculty and staff are required to report academic integrity issues to SCCS, if outcomes are assigned to the student, such as an assignment grade reduction, course grade reduction, assignment resubmission, etc., use the academic integrity report form.

Do you need Student Conduct and Community Standards (SCCS) staff to present in a classroom, at a conference, at a departmental meeting or for a program?

SCCS staff are always happy to present on any of the following topics, to provide more education for students, staff and faculty on campus regarding our office or the policies we oversee:

• Overview of academic integrity
• Overview of submitting incident reports
• Overview of specific conduct policies found in 05/student code of conduct
• Overview of specific data from our office
• Hazing prevention
• Classroom management
• General Information about SCCS

Please fill out our online Request a Presentation form, if you would like SCCS staff to create a specific presentation for you! A member of our SCCS team will be assigned to work with you to meet the presentation goals and will be available to present on the topic as well as answer any questions.

If there are any questions, please feel free to reach out to SCCS@wichita.edu.

Student Conduct and Community Standards (SCCS) is wanting raising awareness regarding certain policies in the Code of Conduct at WSU. For the Month of December, SCCS discussing failure to comply and keys.

Did you know that the failure to comply is defined as failure to comply with the reasonable directive or request (including appearing for meetings or student conduct hearings) of a university official, law enforcement officer, emergency responder or any protective order including, but not limited to, protection from abuse or stalking orders, no contact orders, no trespass notices, building or campus ban/restriction or removal from campus housing facilities.

Additionally, the student code of conduct has the following policies on Keys:

• Never engage in unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys or access cards (including WSU IDs and other forms of identification) or codes for any property, building, vehicle, structure or facility.

More details regarding failure to comply, keys and other policies in the Student Code of Conduct can be found in Section VI: Prohibited Conduct in the Student Code of Conduct Handbook.

SCCS is here to help ensure that all students’ experiences are safe. To report any potential conduct issues as WSU faculty or staff member to SCCS during the school year, please use the conduct incident response form.  If you want to explore other reporting forms, such as the Academic Integrity Reporting Form, at Wichita state, please visit the SCCS Report It website.

SCCS is here to help ensure that your student experience is safe. To report any potential conduct issues to SCCS office during the school year, please use the conduct incident response form.  If you want to explore other reporting forms at Wichita state, please visit the SCCS Report it website.

Student Conduct and Community Standards (SCCS) wants to raise awareness about certain policies in the Code of Conduct at WSU. For the Month of December, SCCS is discussing failure to comply and keys.

Did you know that failure to comply is defined as failure to comply with the reasonable directive or request (including appearing for meetings or student conduct hearings) of a university official, law enforcement officer, emergency responder or any protective order including, but not limited to, protection from abuse or stalking orders, no contact orders, no trespass notices, building or campus ban/restriction or removal from campus housing facilities?

Additionally, the student code of conduct has the following policies on Keys:

• Never engage in unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys or access cards (including WSU IDs and other forms of identification) or codes for any property, building, vehicle, structure or facility.

More details regarding failure to comply, keys and other policies in the Student Code of Conduct can be found in Section VI: Prohibited Conduct in the Student Code of Conduct Handbook.

SCCS is here to help ensure that all student experiences are safe. To report any potential conduct issues as WSU faculty or staff member to SCCS during the school year, please use the conduct incident response form.  If you want to explore other reporting forms, such as the Academic Integrity Reporting Form, at Wichita state, please visit the SCCS Report It website.

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is wanting to raise awareness regarding certain policies in the Code of Conduct at WSU.  For the Month of November, we are discussing Fire Safety and Cooking.

Did you know that the Fire Safety policy in the Student Code of Conduct discusses:

• Breaking the plane
• Failure to Follow emergency Procedures
• Falsely Reporting an Emergency
• Fire, Explosion, or Other Safety Hazards
• Fireworks, Hazardous Chemicals, or Explosives
• Misuse of Emergency Equipment
• Propping Doors

Additionally, if you live in the Residence Halls, there is a cooking policy that provides helpful tips and regulations when cooking, such as:

• Never leave a stove, oven, or microwave with active heat sources unattended
• Utilize the venting features through either a vent hood or microwave vent when using the stove to cook
• Exercise an abundance of caution when cooking with any type of oil. Cooking vessels must not be filled more than 25% with oil
• Properly dispose of oil and grease leftover from any cooking. Never dispose of grease or oil down a sink drain. Allow grease and oil to cool before attempting to dispose of it
• Do not put metal or part-metal containers or utensils in microwaves. Always verify a dish/vessel is rated for use in a microwave before placing it in a microwave

More details regarding Fire Safety and other policies in the Student Code of Conduct can be found in Section VI: Prohibited Conduct in the Student Code of Conduct Handbook. Additionally, the Housing and Residence Life Handbook also has additional policies for all students living in Shocker Hall, The Flats, or The Suites.

SCCS is here to help ensure that your student experience is safe. To report any potential conduct issues to our office through the school year, please use the conduct incident response form.  If you want to explore other reporting forms at Wichita state, please visit The SCCS Report it website.