Purpose

1. Purpose

Central Michigan University (“CMU” or “the University”) is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive, academic community dedicated to learning, personal growth, social responsibility, and the preservation, communication, and discovery of knowledge and truth. Consistent with the purpose of a community of scholars, CMU recognizes the open exchange of ideas, respectful dialogue, and engagement across differences as essential to developing students’ educational potential. The University affords students the free exercise of rights and freedoms afforded to them by law, while also ensuring equality of opportunity to all students and the orderly operation of the educational process.

When a student accepts admission to CMU, they become members of a learning community grounded in the University’s values and shared expectations of integrity, respect, excellence, and accountability. Membership in this community carries both freedoms and responsibilities. Students retain the rights and freedoms afforded to them by federal, state, and local law as well as University policies. Students are encouraged to express ideas, challenge perspectives, engage actively in university life, and respect the rights, safety, and dignity of others.

At CMU, learning extends beyond the classroom. Students are expected to positively contribute to the community and share responsibility for maintaining an environment that supports individual and collective learning and success. Students are expected to uphold the values that support the educational process including honesty, integrity, thoughtful decision-making, and complying with University policies, as well as federal, state, and local laws.

To achieve its educational mission and purpose, CMU requires a shared commitment to individual responsibility and the standards, policies, and practices that bolster a safe, supportive, and effective learning environment. The Code supports these commitments by establishing student standards of conduct, outlining student rights and responsibilities, and describing the processes used to address alleged violations. The student conduct process is educational and restorative in nature and is intended to:

• Protect the health, safety, and well-being of the University community
• Promote accountability, learning, and development
• Support student success
• Repair harm where possible
• Maintain the integrity of the educational environment

Through the Conduct process, the University seeks to uphold educational standards, address behavior, support student learning, and develop students’ ability to engage thoughtfully and responsibly in a diverse and complex society.

Resources and Support

Central Michigan University recognizes that students may face difficult and personally challenging situations throughout their college experience. CMU encourages students engaging in the conduct process to utilize University resources and supports to maintain their well-being as needed.

CMU CARES is a comprehensive support service to help TAKE CARE of our students, faculty, and staff. CMU CARES provides students with helpful information and support navigating campus and community resources to support student well-being and success.

Additionally, the One Stop Shop website provides students with a centralized way to find and connect with University resources and support.

When appropriate, the University may connect students with resources as part of supportive measures, educational outcomes, or student success efforts. Students are encouraged to seek support when they need it, and asking for support does not change the purpose of the conduct process.

The University reserves the right to address conduct through this Code regardless of whether criminal, civil, or other proceedings are also pending.

Central Michigan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

Questions regarding the application of Title IX may be directed to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator or the U.S. Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary or both.

CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:

103 E. Preston Street, Suite 306

Bovee University Center

Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Email: titleix@cmich.edu

Phone: (989) 774-3253