Student Conduct

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

• Using exact words from a source without appropriate crediting.
• Cutting and pasting electronically from any source without appropriate crediting.
• Using wording and/or sentence structure too close to the original in paraphrasing.
• Using visual images in whole or in part created by someone else without appropriate crediting.
• Buying a paper and presenting any part of it as your own.
• Borrowing any part of a paper and presenting it as your own without appropriate crediting.
• Falsifying or inventing any information or citation in an academic exercise.
• Failure to give appropriate credit to your sources even when work is in your own words or phraseology.

Cheating includes, but is not limited to:

• Obtaining or giving assistance in any academic work such as on quizzes, tests, homework, etc., without instructor’s consent.
• Taking a test or course or turning in work for someone else.
• Allowing someone to take a test or course or turn in work in your name.
• Using crib notes or electronic devices to get unauthorized assistance on tests or other in-class work.
• Using work from another class or previous semester without instructor consent.

• Uploading or file-sharing of any intellectual property, such as faculty-created course materials/documents.

Fabrication or falsification involves the unauthorized creation or alteration of information in an academic document or activity.

Working together with others to cheat or mislead.

Providing unauthorized aid to other student(s) by sharing academic materials.

The intentional act of altering, disrupting, destroying, or tampering with another person's work or materials so that the other person is delayed, or cannot complete the assignment or project.

Be mindful as not all information created by Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be true; the utilization of AI tools does not substitute for a student to cultivate critical thinking skills, analysis, and originality, which is essential in academic work. Utilization of generative AI or related technology can be defined in the course syllabus. It is solely the course instructor’s discretion to utilize or limit the use of AI submitted work.

If your instructor discovers an academic integrity violation, they’ll meet with you within seven calendar days to address it and complete the Academic Integrity Violation Report. You’ll get a copy of this report once it’s submitted.

After you’ve been notified, your instructor may take actions such as:

• Lowering or changing the grade on the assignment.
• Asking you to complete new or additional work.
• Assigning a final grade of F for the course (this can only happen after your instructor has consulted with their academic dean).

The Academic Dean will step in if:

• the issue can’t be resolved between you and your instructor
• you choose to appeal
• your instructor assigns you a final course grade of F

In the case of an academic integrity violation, an assigned grade of F or FW for the course takes precedence over a course withdrawal received by the Registrar's Office.

Further Discipline/Student Conduct Code

Upon receipt of an Academic Integrity Violation Report, an academic dean may file charges against the student to seek additional disciplinary sanctions, including, but not limited to:

• Removal from the academic program
• Suspension
• Expulsion

If such a charge is filed, the remainder of the matter will be heard subject to the provisions of the College’s Student Conduct Code. The other procedures contained in this policy will not apply, and the matter cannot be heard concurrently by the Academic Integrity Review Board.

After receiving the instructor’s notification of an Academic Integrity violation, the student may:

• Request to meet with the instructor to resolve the allegation.
  • The student must meet with the instructor to resolve the alleged violation within seven business days of the instructor’s notification.
  • If a mutually agreeable resolution is achieved, the student may remain active in the class.
  • If a mutually agreeable resolution is not achieved, the instructor’s decision regarding score/grade reduction on the graded item will be enforced.
• Work with the Academic Dean.
  • If after working with the Academic Dean, you have the option to appeal your instructor's decision to the Academic Appeals Board. You must file your appeal within seven business days of receiving your violation notification.

Pending the outcome of an academic integrity matter, the student shall remain active in class. If the course instructor determines additional measures are necessary (for instance, if the student’s pending academic integrity violation was due to collaboration, collusion, or the student is likely to re-offend), the instructor must first consult with their academic dean then contact the Dean of Students or Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs to determine whether restrictions from class activities or other protective measures are warranted. If so, the student will be given the opportunity to be heard on whether any measures should be imposed.

Academic Appeals Review Board

If the Dean of Students receives a student’s appeal of an instructor’s decision, the Academic Dean will be consulted regarding the matter and a determination will be made to have the Academic Appeals Review Board to hear the appeal.

Both student and instructor will be notified by the Dean of Students of the date and time of the Board hearing.

If the student and/or the instructor cannot attend the hearing, the Board will still consider the appeal based on the information provided on the Academic Integrity Violation Report and the Academic Integrity Violation-Student Appeal Form.

The decision of the Academic Appeals Review Board is final.

The Dean of Students, in consultation with the Provost/Vice-President of Academic Affairs, will notify the student and the instructor of the final decision in writing.

The Academic Appeals Review Board consist of:

• Dean of Students (presiding)
• At least three faculty representatives selected from the Academic Standards Committee
• One Student Leadership Council representative
• Registrar or designee (serving as ex officio)

The possession, consumption, or presence of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited on any College-owned, leased, or rented property, or in a College vehicle—unless it's part of an approved educational program or a College-sponsored off-campus event.

Hawkeye controlled finances cannot be used for the purchase or sale of these items on or off Hawkeye's property unless items are used as a part of an approved educational program.

Illegal Drugs

For this policy, the term "illegal drugs" includes, but is not limited to:

• Amphetamines (such as amphetamine, methamphetamine, and methylenedioxyamphetamine)
• Opiates/opioids
• Marijuana
• Cocaine

The term "illegal drugs" does not include medications that have been lawfully prescribed and are being used according to the prescription. However, if you are taking prescribed medication that could cause impairment in academic, clinical, or other settings, you should contact Student Accessibility Services for support.

Controlled Substances

Controlled substances include, but are not limited to illegal and prescription drugs.

It is illegal for any person to:

• Manufacture, deliver, or possess a controlled substance.
• Possess with the intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance.
• Enter into a common scheme or design with, or conspire with one or more other persons to manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance.
• Possess with intent to deliver a counterfeit or simulated controlled substance.

Offenses of controlled substances and penalties are described in full in Chapter 124 of the State of Iowa Code.

Information about alcohol/drug laws and penalties in the state of Iowa can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report [PDF].

Violations may result in simple, aggravated, or serious misdemeanors, or class C and D felony charges. Federal drug trafficking penalties can be found online.

Federal law provides that a student who has been convicted of an offense under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving financial aid shall not be eligible to receive any federal or institutional grant, loan, or work assistance.

It is illegal to use or consume alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer on public streets or highways or in any public place except on premises covered by a liquor control license.

A person cannot be intoxicated or simulate intoxication in a public place.

Offenses of public intoxication and penalties are described in full in Chapter 123.46 of the State of Iowa Code. Information about alcohol/drug laws and penalties in the state of Iowa can be found in the annual security and fire safety report. Violations may result in a simple misdemeanor. Students will be disciplined according to Hawkeye's disciplinary policies.

When Drug or Alcohol Testing May Be Required

In some cases, as outlined in this policy, you may be asked or required to take part in drug or alcohol testing. A drug or alcohol test may be required in the following situations:

• To meet the requirements of external organizations that mandate drug testing (for example, clinical sites).
• When there is reasonable suspicion of drug or alcohol use.

Reasonable Suspicion

Drug or alcohol testing may be required if a student shows clear signs of substance use or impairment. This can include:

• Smelling of alcohol or marijuana on your person, clothing, or belongings.
• Being seen using or possessing prohibited substances.
• Visible signs of impairment, such as slurred speech, bloodshot or glossy eyes, confusion, unsteady walking, or unsafe/erratic behavior.
• Being involved in an accident during class or while on duty that causes injury to yourself, someone else, or damage to property, and shows signs of possible impairment.
• Possessing drug paraphernalia, alcohol, or substances that appear to be illegal drugs.
• Behaviors that have been observed or reported suggesting recent use of drugs or alcohol in an educational or clinical setting.

Refusal to Test

Refusing a drug or alcohol test means doing something that interferes with the testing process. This can include delaying giving a urine, blood, or breath sample, or tampering with a test. If you are unable to provide a sufficient sample, you may still face disciplinary action.

Test Results

Test results submitted to the Office of the Dean of Students are kept private and will not be shared with anyone unless the College President or their designee gives approval.

A negative test result doesn’t mean a student has never used alcohol or illegal drugs. Similarly, a positive test doesn’t automatically mean a student has misused drugs—it only shows the presence of alcohol or an illegal drug.

Positive Test

You are considered in violation of College policy if:

• you have a confirmed positive test for illegal drugs.
• your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is at or above the state’s legal limit for driving.

If you test positive for drugs or alcohol, you may be required to complete a Return-to-Campus safety plan before coming back to campus.

Hawkeye recognizes alcohol and other drug abuse as a potential health, safety, and security problem. Drug and/or alcohol use can lead to abuse and addiction. Continued use can lead to serious health problems and may even lead to death.

• Alcohol and the Brain: An Overview | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
• Know the facts about the use and abuse of drugs on your body

Alcohol and Drug Recovery and Prevention Resources

• Al-Anon Family Groups: Help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Employee Assistance Program
• Students who are concerned about their own drug or alcohol use and/or about that of others are encouraged to contact Hawkeye's Student Health Clinic. The Student Health Clinic can provide counseling and referrals for substance abuse issues.
• Employee and Family Resources Student Helpline provides 24-hour confidential telephone support for students and families to assist with stress concerns related to school, friends, family, mental health, substance abuse, and much more. To connect with a masters-level counselor, call 800-327-4692.
• Iowa Department of Public Health — Your Life Iowa: 855-581-8111
• Iowa Victim Service Call Center: 1-800-770-1650
• MercyOne Horizons: 319-272-8560
• Narcotics Anonymous
• National Alliance for the Mentally Ill: 1-800-950- 6264
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
• Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: Where families find answers
• Pathways Behavioral Services
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)
• Veterans — Locate the closest VAMC or VA Regional Office: 1-877-222-8387

For more information about our Alcohol and Drug Policies, please refer to the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report [PDF] and the Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Biennial Review [PDF].