Taught Student Guide 2011-2012

General University Disciplinary Regulations

As a student of the University, you will be subject to disciplinary action should you:

Should you be accused of any of the above, proceedings brought forward would be private to you, members of the University considering the offence and your Head of School. The Committee on Student Discipline will decide on the case, the penalty and whether or not the decision will be published.

If you are accused of any of the above, the Student Advice Centre will offer support and guidance.

If you are found guilty of any of the above, any penalty imposed will be recorded on your file.

For detailed information on the University's Disciplinary Regulations visit: www.leeds.ac.uk/AAandR/disp_reg.htm

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Criminal Offences

The University has a duty of care to its staff and students. If at any time during your academic career at the University you are arrested by the police for a criminal offence you are required to report this immediately to the Office of Academic Appeals and Regulation.

If you are sent for trial the Office of Academic Appeals and Regulation must be kept informed at all stages either by you or your solicitor. If you are convicted, this and the sentence imposed must also be reported to the Office of Academic Appeals and Regulation.

To read the University's Students with Criminal Records Policy Statement in full visit:
www.leeds.ac.uk/AAandR/st_crim_rec.htm

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University Residences Disciplinary Regulations

As a student accommodated in University residences, you will be subject to disciplinary regulations should you commit any of the aforementioned in or in the vicinity of any residence.

For detailed information on University Residences Disciplinary Regulations visit:
www.leeds.ac.uk/AAandR/uni_res_disc.htm

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University Computer Systems (UCS) Disciplinary Regulations

As a student who has been granted access to the University's IT/IS facilities, you will be subject to disciplinary regulations should you commit any of the aforementioned whilst using University of Leeds software or hardware.

For detailed information on the University Computer Systems (UCS) Disciplinary Regulations visit:
www.leeds.ac.uk/AAandR/ucs_reg.htm

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Social Networking Sites

Social Networking Sites (SNSs) such as Facaebook and MySpace, in addition to blogs and wikis, are becoming increasingly useful tools. Leeds University Union and some Schools make frequent use of these for communication purposes. Students are however, requested to use such sites carefully. Neither the University nor LUU would in any way wish to inhibit freedom of expression, but students are reminded that any libellous, defamatory or personally abusive comments about other students or about staff or the posting of images of individuals without their consent could be viewed as bullying/harassment, and could have legal/disciplinary implications. The University will not in any way seek to monitor the use of such sites, but if issues of concern are raised by individuals, it has a duty of care to investigate and take appropriate action. In the first instance, this would typically be a request to remove or amend the relevant text or images. However, if this request does not lead to a resolution, the University reserves the right to take action under the General University Disciplinary Regulations. The individuals concerned might also initiate legal action independently of the University. We are particularly keen that students members of the University do not inadvertently post items that might lead to risk of action. If students have genuine concerns or complaints about their course or any other provision from the University, the most effective route to having these addressed is to use the established procedures, including raising the issue with their Personal Tutor, Head of School or at their Student:Staff Forum. Students may also of course use the University Complaints Procedure, which can be found at: www.leeds.ac.uk/secretariat/student_complaints.html

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Use of Laboratories

Unless you have special permission from the Head of School concerned, students on taught programmes are not permitted to undertake any experimental work in laboratories or workshops, except that which has been approved in connection with the programme onto which you are registered and that which is undertaken at times when the laboratories and workshops are supervised.

Specific laboratory safety information will be provided by your School.

For additional information on health and safety visit:

www.leeds.ac.uk/safety/student_induction.htm

www.leeds.ac.uk/safety/students.htm

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Student Health and Conduct in Relation to Professional Practice

For students following a clinical programme leading to a registrable professional qualification, it is especially important that you demonstrate high standards of conduct and behaviour and it is recommended you contact the relevant statutory body for guidance on professional conduct, the professional standards required and the health issues, if any, which may have a bearing on your fitness to practise.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that if your health or conduct may lead you to be a risk to the public you should not be permitted to graduate with a registrable degree/award. The University therefore, has the right to terminate your studies if, while enrolled on a programme leading directly to a professional qualification or the right to practise a particular profession, you behave or conduct yourself in such a way - even if such behaviour or conduct takes place outside the University - as to render you unfit to be admitted to practise that profession. This includes:

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Damage to University Property

If you damage property belonging to the University Union, you may be fined (up to a maximum of £20) and/or suspended from Union privileges.

If, by your own fault, you damage or destroy apparatus or other University property, you will be asked to replace or repair it at your own expense.

For more information visit: www.leeds.ac.uk/AAandR/disp_reg.htm

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Interference with the work of the University

Members of the University who engage in activities that deliberately obstruct any aspect of the University or prevent members or employees from going about their lawful business will thereby render themselves liable to disciplinary action.

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