47 RESPECT AND CIVILITY IN THE WAGNER COMMUNITY Wagner College is a private institution of higher education committed to excellence. Together, the students, faculty and administration form the campus community, which reflects a variety of backgrounds and cultures. The quality of life on and about the campus is best served by courteous, dignified and respectful interactions between all individuals, regardless of sex, gender, racial, ethnic or religious background, sexual orientation, or ability. Therefore, the administration of the College publicly declares its expectation that all members of the campus community work to develop and maintain a high degree of respect and civility for the wealth of diversity in which we all live and work together. To ensure that this expectation is met, the College hereby condemns behavior which violates the spirit and intent of College policy designed to promote respect and civility, and expects everyone to conduct themselves in a manner that fosters mutual respect among all members of the campus community. Wagner College values the richness inherent in a diverse student population. As an academic and socially aware community, we expect all members to embrace a disposition in which mutual respect and appreciation for our various ethnic, racial, cultural, religious, economic, and sexual orientation backgrounds, as well as varying levels of abilities, are valued, explored and appreciated. For example, our hope is that any violation to a Wagner community member’s right to express their individuality is challenged and discouraged. Students are expected to maintain the level of citizenship that encourages in-depth understanding of individuals whose values and backgrounds differ from their own. The Wagner College community works together to ensure an environment in which the acquisition of knowledge and wisdom is best fostered. Similarly, each student is obliged to conduct his/her affairs in a responsible manner without infringement upon the rights of others or the community. In addition, students are encouraged to be engaged participants in campus activities. Students are encouraged to participate in campus-wide programming and to take advantage of leadership opportunities available in a variety of academic and student affairs departments around campus. The Wagner College Community Standards of Conduct supports the rights of both students and other members of the College community. Staff has the right to confront College policy violations that come to their attention and students are expected to comply with the directions of College officials. The following guidelines include rules and regulations which apply to all students and their guests. Misconduct and failure to comply with the Community Standards of Conduct may result in disciplinary action. All students are expected to comply with all such standards and accept that the College reserves the right to dismiss any student who should violate the College’s Standards of Conduct. Further, the College reserves the right to dismiss students, who in the College’s judgment, engage in acts of violence and/or behave in ways that jeopardize the safety of self or others. Wagner reserves the right to suspend for any period, or to separate from the College, any student whose academic performance or personal conduct on or off campus is, in the sole judgment of the College, unsatisfactory or detrimental to the best interests of the College. A student who is separated or suspended from the College is required to leave campus within a reasonable timeframe as determined by the Dean of Campus Life or designee. Jurisdiction. Actions not committed on College property may also be subject to the student conduct process, provided that the offense relates to the security of the College community, the integrity of the education process, or of the good name of the College.
