Student Responsibilities
Students are expected to be good citizens and to engage in responsible behaviors that reflect well upon their university, to be civil to one another and to others in the campus community, and to contribute positively to student and university life. California Code of Regulations 41301. Standards for Student Conduct (a) Student Responsibilities
Civility Statement
The Civility Program, a function of the Office of Student Conduct & Ethical Development, defines civility primarily as: the demonstration of respect for oneself and for others (e.g., faculty, staff, peers), reciprocity (i.e., treating others as we desire to be treated), and behaviors which promote a safe and supportive climate enabling students to engage as full and active participants where the free flow of ideas is encouraged and affirmed.
Presidential Directive 2009-01. Freedom of Speech and Artistic Expression: The Rights and Obligations of Speakers, Performers, Audience Members, Co-Sponsors, Campus Guests, and Protestors at San Jose State University. [PDF]
Guide Posts
While no civility stament can guarantee considerate and ethical conduct, the ideals set forth here represent institutional standards and should serve as guide posts:
- Respect for the work of all persons
- Courteous discourse (electronic, oral, non-verbal, and written)
- Honest expressions and interactions
- Fair and just treatment
- Integrity and maintaining commitments (academic and person)
- Professionalism and collegiality
- Appreciation for diversity
- Free expression of opinions without malice or intent to harm
- Tolerance of different perspectives
- Zero tolerance for any forms of harassment, stalking. or violence (collegial, dating, electronic, intimate partner, peer, sexual, etc.)
- A community culture of honor that enhances our students’ ethical development and clearly communicates and consistently adhered to the definitions of and sanctions for academic dishonesty or unacceptable student conduct behaviors
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