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14. Unauthorized Access
Unauthorized access or entry to, presence in or use of Illinois Tech properties, physical and virtual, including the following:
a. Illinois Tech facilities, property, electronic or digital systems, or services;
b. Roofs, balconies or fire escapes of any Illinois Tech building or facility for any purpose except in
case of an emergency;
c. Hosting an event in an Illinois Tech-owned or Illinois Tech-operated facility, property or space that
exceeds policies governing that space, including capacity or time restrictions; and
d. Possession, duplication, distribution or use of keys, access codes, access cards or other means of
entry or access to any Illinois Tech property, premises or location.
15. Violation of Published Regulations
Violation of published Illinois Tech regulations, including, without limitation, the Use of Technology Resources, Use of University Provided Mobile Internet, Concealed Carry and Prohibition Regarding Firearms and Weapons on Campus, No Smoking Policy and policies and regulations relating to entry and use of Illinois Tech facilities. (See, for example, Residence Life Handbook, Illinois Tech Bulletins, Illinois Tech Policies & Procedures Manual, and such similar policies and manuals of general applicability.) All of the foregoing policies and regulations are hereby incorporated into this Code of Conduct. It is the expressed obligation of all students to familiarize themselves with these policies and regulations. To this end, all are available on the Illinois Tech website.
16. Non-Compliance with COVID-19 Policies.
In accordance with and in response to currently effective State of Illinois and City of Chicago public health guidelines, Illinois Tech may issue measures to minimize the risks associated with the continuing COVID- 19 pandemic, which include, but are not limited to, requirements concerning the wearing of face coverings, social distancing, and/or self-isolation and self-quarantine. Currently effective measures are publicly posted or published at https://www.iit.edu/COVID-19, and all such posted and published measures are incorporated herein. Changes to these measures should be expected, and each student has the responsibility to review regularly this website to keep themselves informed of the most current measures. Changes to these measures will be deemed incorporated herein upon publication. Failure to follow such posted or published measures is a violation of this Code of Conduct. All students and their guests are expected to follow the published measures and/or posted in campus facilities.
17. Violation of Law
Violations of federal, state or municipal laws that occur on or off campus and that impact the operations of Illinois Tech, disrupt the education environment of Illinois Tech or are perpetrated against Illinois Tech or an Illinois Tech affiliate, employee, faculty member, student, alumni or guest.
18. Complicity
Encouraging, assisting, conspiring, or hiring another to engage in, or being an accessory to any conduct prohibited by this Code of Conduct will be considered a violation of this policy.
B. CONDUCT DISCIPLINE
The student conduct process, which exists in order to maintain the safe and efficient operations of Illinois Tech and to aid in advancing its academic mission, is based on the assumption that disciplinary procedures, when required, should aim to be an educational process, while also maintaining the safe and efficient operations of Illinois Tech and protecting its community. Disciplinary sanctions are primarily imposed to help students develop individual responsibility and encourage self-discipline, to foster a respect for the rights of others, and to protect the rights, freedoms and safety of all members of the Illinois Tech community. Hearings or appeals processes are not courts of law and are not governed by criminal or civil court procedures; however, the processes aim to provide for the timely, fair and impartial investigation and resolution of each matter. In adjudicating any alleged violation(s) of the Code of Conduct, the preponderance of the evidence standard is employed, meaning the facts and circumstances and reasonable inferences drawn therefrom indicate that it is more likely than not the violation occurred. The only process to which a student is entitled is the process provided for in this Student Handbook. However, because some violations
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