II. Student Expectations and Responsibilities

A. Basic Privileges and Responsibilities:
The purpose of the following statement is to incorporate the minimal principles that should guide the behavior of all students if the campus is to serve its essential purpose: the pursuit of knowledge in an atmosphere conducive to the free exchange of ideas.
Siena University expects all members of the community to demonstrate respect for themselves and for others. This respect includes sensitivity to differences. All students are entitled to and responsible for a community environment free from harassment, intimidation and violence. Students are expected to respect the property of others, University property and the property of the greater community surrounding Siena. A process exists for reviewing allegations of misconduct. Students have the right to appeal in misconduct cases, as outlined by the University. 
The pursuit of knowledge and the free exchange of ideas may cause conflict. It is expected that students will be respectful in the manner in which they disagree. In addition, the University reserves the right to apply reasonable limitations to speakers and other invited guests in light of our Catholic and Franciscan tradition.

B. Statement of Student Expectations and Responsibilities:
The student body, along with other members of the Siena University community, has a responsibility to provide, protect and maintain an environment for learning and living. As representatives of the Siena University Student Body, the Student Senate, in the spirit of the Franciscan tradition, provides the following statements of student rights and responsibilities. 
These rights allow for any member of the Siena University student body to focus on the primary
goal of pursuing an education.
As set forth in the policies, procedures and guidelines in Siena Life, a Siena University student has the expectation:

1. to be treated respectfully as a member of the Siena University community
2. to a free, timely and impartial process for the review of allegations of misconduct, a student conduct/administrative hearing and to an appeal of decisions regarding responsibility and sanctions
3. to expect assistance and professional conduct from members of the University’s administrative staff
4. to be able to learn, including having access to ideas, facts and opinions
5. to the free and responsible expression of ideas and opinions, without fear of retribution, including peaceful dissent, that will not disrupt or interfere with the orderly operation of the University
6. to expect professional conduct from faculty in the assignment and evaluation of academic work
7. to an evaluation of their academic performance free from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national and ethnic origin, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statutes
8. to expect the University to promote and foster an environment that is free from violence, harassment or any physical threats from any other member of the Siena University community, and for the University to address, investigate and/or take any other appropriate measures against any member of the community who infringes on this right as stated
9. to have the opportunity to review and correct any statement prepared by Public Safety before signing, or refuse to sign any statement if the student feels they are being misrepresented and/or misquoted in the statement itself
10. to have any search of personal property authorized, either in writing or orally, by an authorized University official in conjunction with the Public Safety Department and in accordance with the University’s search procedures
11. to file a complaint when they believe that any of their rights have been violated.*

*NOTE: For complaint procedures, please refer to the Code of Conduct, the Hate Crimes and BiasRelated Incidents, Sexual Misconduct Policy, Siena University Discrimination and Harassment Policy, and the Internal Complaint Policy sections of Siena Life.

C. In every community, along with expectations, each individual has responsibilities. As set forth in Siena Life, a Siena University student has the responsibility:

1. to recognize and respect the rights of all other students and members of the Siena University community
2. to treat all members of the campus community with civility, respect and courtesy
3. to refrain from discriminating against other members of the Siena University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national and ethnic origin, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statute
4. to assist the University in maintaining a healthy environment of learning and living, as outlined in Siena Life
5. to cooperate to the best of their ability with all investigations involving violations of the Code of Conduct and/or crimes committed on campus
6. to respect the personal property of the University and members of the Siena University community
7. to become an active learner, fully engaged in both intellectual and human growth
8. to exercise the above mentioned rights and responsibilities in a reasonable and respectful manner that will not offend or violate the University’s Franciscan and Catholic traditions of compassion and empathy; will not violate University policies, procedures, guidelines, rules or regulations; will not disrupt or interfere with the orderly operation of the University; and will not infringe upon the rights of other members of the Siena University  community