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USET SCHOLARSHIPS & AIDS

USET provides following Scholarships/Financial Aids:

1. Based on the Previous Academic Results
2. Based on USET Admission Test Results
3. Merit Scholarship Based on USET Academic Results
4. Sibling Scholarship
5. USET Foundation Scholarship
6. Physically Challenged Students
7. Children of Freedom Fighters
8. Female Scholarship

Student Code of Conduct

1. Preamble

Upon admission into the University of Skill Enrichment and Technology (USET), a student accepts the mission of the University and is subject to the following principles:

1. All human beings are endowed by their Creator with certain rights, and no student, faculty or staff of the University may infringe upon the rights of fellow members of USET.

2. The goal of USET is advancement of knowledge, which cannot occur without a safe and comfortable learning environment. All persons working at and attending USET are responsible for the creation and maintenance of such an environment.

3. The University learning environment must be one in which all persons’ views are listened to and tolerated unless they violate Principles 1 and 2 mentioned above. Learning in a democratic society must take place through the free exchange of ideas.

The USET Student Code of Conduct has been formulated with the goal of upholding the stated mission. It is the responsibility of the University to make this Code of Conduct available to all members of the university community such that in case of violations and subsequent convening of the Disciplinary Committee, all measures and procedures are clear to all parties concerned.

Violations of the Code of Conduct shall invoke disciplinary process as outlined in this document. Sanctions will be commensurate with the seriousness of the offense and may include suspension or in extreme cases, expulsion from the University. Repeated offenses justify increasingly severe sanctions.

2. Code of Conduct

2.1. Free Expression and Disruption

Being an academic institution, the University is committed to the open expression and constructive debate of alternative views, theory and data. It recognizes and respects all peaceful and non-obstructive forms of dissent, whether individual or collective, that are within the University regulations and which do not interfere with the regular and essential operation of the University. Disruption, in this context, has been defined as an action or combination of actions by an individual or a group that unreasonably interferes with, hinders, obstructs or prevents the smooth and regular functioning and operations of USET, including the holding of classes and all administrative functions. If an action is determined by the University authority as disruptive, authorized officials have the right to restrain or prohibit such a behavior.

2.2. Intolerance

The University aims and strives to maintain an environment that is tolerant and respectful toward others irrespective of gender, race, religion, class, political affiliation, caste, status or position in the University or the community at large. To this end, intolerance refers to an attitude, feeling or belief wherein an individual shows contempt for other individuals or groups based on the characteristics mentioned above. As stated in the policy statement on free expression, the expression of diverse views and opinions is encouraged and any attempts to hamper or obstruct such expression will be considered an act of disruption by University authorities.

2.3. Physical Abuse

USET is committed to the safety and well-being of all its members and strives to maintain an environment that is free from acts of violence. The University will not tolerate any acts of physical violence, such as beating, punching, kicking, unwanted physical contact with a person and the like by any member of the University community.

2.4. Smoking

USET desires to achieve a public environment as close to being smoke-free as practicable. Achieving this goal will require the willingness, understanding, and patience of all members of the campus community working together. As a general rule, preferential consideration shall be given to non-smokers whenever it is clear that they are being exposed involuntarily to smoke. It is the responsibility of all members of the campus community to observe the provisions of these guidelines and make the whole campus smoking free as much as possible. The following guidelines are designed to achieve this goal: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor locations of the University and any other area designated as “nonsmoking” by the University.

3. Violations of Code

3.1. Acts of Academic Dishonesty

1. Plagiarism: Representing the work of another as one’s own work.
2. Preparing work for another that is to be used as the other’s own work.
3. Cheating.
4. Knowingly and willfully falsifying or manufacturing scientific or educational data and/or representing the work to be the result of one’s own research and experimentation.
5. Knowingly furnishing false information to a University official about academic matters.

3.2. Acts of Social or Personal Misconduct

3.2.1. Violence

1. Physical abuse.
2. Direct threat of violence, either verbal or written or by electronic message.
3. Intimidation, either verbal or written or by electronic message.
4. Participation in any activity to disrupt any function of the University by force or violence or provocation.
5. Reckless behavior that causes danger or threat to persons.

3.2.2. Deliberate obstruction or interference to any person’s right to attend or participate in University function.

3.2.3. Causing fear and apprehension, using misrepresentation, misinformation, force or coercion to solicit support, signatures or participation in activities of a subversive nature or detrimental to the normal functioning of the University.

3.2.4. Any conduct, expression or language considered improper in interacting with faculty members, university official and staff.

3.2.5. Property Damage

1. Arson.
2. Willful or malicious damage or destruction of property.
3. Reckless behavior causing damage to property.

3.2.6. Possession and/or use of weapons

1. Firearms.
2. Explosives or explosive materials such as bombs, cocktails, chemicals or anything in similar nature.
3. Fireworks except as and when authorized by a designated University official.
4. Knives, clubs, sticks or any item that is used with the intention to cause harm/injury or threat.

3.2.7. Disobedience

1. Disobedience, interference, resistance, or failure to comply with the directive of an identified University official acting in the line of duty.
2. Trespassing and other forms of unauthorized presence.

3.2.8. Deception

1. Furnishing false information to the University with the intent to deceive.
2. Forgery, alteration or misuse of University documents, records and identification cards.
3. Forgery or issuing a bad check with intent to defraud.

3.2.9. Theft

1. Misappropriation or conversion of University funds, supplies, equipment, labor, material, space or facilities.
2. Possession, storing or transport of stolen University property.
3. Aiding or abetting theft of University property.

3.2.10. Safety

Tampering with elevators, security devices such as doors and locks, University equipment such as computers and electronics and/or other University equipment.

3.2.11. Drugs or controlled substances

1. Manufacture.
2. Sale or delivery.
3. Unauthorized possession, carrying or use.

3.2.12 Indecent Behavior Disorderly actions or committing any lewd act including indecent or uncalled for remarks or exposure that demonstrate obscene conduct and indecency.

3.2.13 Tarnishing University Image Behavior, inside or outside campus, that damages University s image or functioning in any way.

3.2.14. Other Violations of University policies beyond the code of conduct.

4. Disciplinary Process

4.1 Any violation of the Code of Conduct, as stated in this document, is a cause for initiating necessary disciplinary actions. The judicial system is subject to the authority of the Vice-Chancellor of the University as he/she deems appropriate, except that the Disciplinary Committee shall have the authority to approve disciplinary warning as a sanction. The Disciplinary Committee shall consider the cases and make recommendations to the Vice-chancellor for necessary sanctions.

4.2. The following offences may warrant immediate expulsion of the student on recommendation from the Chairperson without the need to call for a committee meeting:

4.2.1. First offence of the following nature and category:

1. Physical abuse clause (3.2.1.1)
2. Any conduct, expression or language considered improper in interacting with faculty members, university official and staff clause (3.2.4).
3. Arson clause (3.2.5.1)
4. Willful or malicious damage or destruction of property clause (3.2,5.2).
5. Forgery, alteration or misuse of University documents, records and identification cards clause (3.2.8.2).
6. Misappropriation or conversion of University funds, supplies, equipment, labor, material, space or facilities clause (3.2.9.1).
7. Possession, storing or transport of stolen University Property Clause (3.2.9.2).

4.2.2. Repeat offences of the following nature and category:

1. Plagiarism clause (3.1.1).
2. Knowing and willful falsification of educational data clause (3.1.4).
3. Knowingly furnishing false information on academic matters clause (3.1.5).

4.2.3. A student who wishes to appeal such decisions must submit a written request for an appeal within 5 days of notification of the sanction.

4.3. All other violations shall be subject to hearing by the Disciplinary Committee. In case of a violation of the code, rules and regulations occurs, the matter shall be reported to the Chairperson of the Disciplinary Committee.

4.3.1. The Committee shall inform the student about the charges against him/her in writing sufficiently in advance of the hearing to afford a reasonable opportunity to prepare a defense.

4.3.2. The hearing shall be conducted in a manner that is professional and just and shall not be restricted unduly by rules of procedure or evidence. Evidence not directly related to the matter at hand will not be considered. The focus of inquiry in Disciplinary proceedings will be the innocence or guilt of the persons) accused of violating the Code of Conduct.

4.3.3. The hearing will be private unless the accused student requests that it be open to members of the University community.

4.3.4. In the event that a student requests that the hearing be open, such request may be overruled by the Chairperson in agreement with the Committee if an open hearing would have an adverse impact on any witness; would disclose personal, psychological or medical information of a sensitive nature; or would otherwise jeopardize the privacy or welfare of any witness or accused student.

4.3.5. On behalf of the University, the charges and evidences may be presented by the Chairperson or a person designated by the Chairperson.

4.3.6. The Chairperson and/or any other Member of the Committee shall have the right to question witnesses that are admitted to the hearing. The testimony of unknown or unidentified witnesses will not be admissible.

4.3.7. Imposition of sanctions shall not be based solely upon the failure of the person charged to answer the charges. In the event of the failure or refusal of the accused person to appear at the hearing, the evidence in support of the charges shall be presented and considered.

4.3.8. A written report of the original hearing will be made consisting of the followings:

1. Notice of charges and other documents
2. A summary of the evidence presented
3. All the findings and
4. Sanctions recommended. The report constitutes the official record of the hearing.
5. Disciplinary Sanctions for Violations
5.1. Academic Dishonesty: The faculty member shall have initial jurisdiction over cases of academic dishonesty.

5.1.1. In such cases, the matter can be handled at an informal hearing between the student and the faculty member to adjudicate the cases with either of the following two sanctions should the student accept responsibility for the violation:

1. A failing grade (F) may be assigned for the work in connection with which the violation occurred.
2. A failing grade (F) may be assigned for the course in which the violation occurred.

5.1.2. Should the faculty member so desire, he/she can refer the case to the Head of the Department, who can then adjudicate the case with either of the above two sanctions.

5.1.3. In any case where the student does not accept responsibility for the violation, and/or social misconduct is also involved in addition to the incidents of academic dishonesty, the Department Chair shall refer the case to the Disciplinary Committee based on a written complaint made by the faculty member.

5.1.4. Faculty members may also make the written complaint directly to the Chairperson of the Committee.

5.1.5. In addition to the above sanctions, any one or more of the following sanctions, mentioned under clause 5.2. below, can be imposed on the student following hearing by the Disciplinary Committee. 5.2. Violation of Regulations The range of official sanction that may be recommended by the Disciplinary Committee for violation of regulations both academic and social) shall comprise of the following disciplinary sanctions:

5.2.1. Disciplinary Warning Disciplinary warning is a notice to the student that his/her conduct was questionable and that future breaches of conduct will be treated more severely. The warning may be issued verbally or in writing but shall become a matter of record in the student’s file.

5.2.2. Disciplinary Probation Disciplinary probation removes a student from good disciplinary standing. The status of disciplinary probation is assigned for a specific period of time. Though the student will be allowed to continue with courses at the University, disciplinary probation status may affect qualification for some awards, prizes or student financial aid and/or impose some conditions or tasks to comply. Violations of the conditions of probation will result in further sanctions based on follow-up proceedings of the Disciplinary Committee. Disciplinary probation status and the conditions of the probation as set forth by the Disciplinary Committee shall become a matter of record in the student’s file.

5.2.3. Loss of Privilege Loss of privilege is the withdrawal of a privilege, use of a service or participation in an activity for a specific period of time consistent with the offense committed and the rehabilitation of the student. Loss of privilege may be imposed separately or in addition to any other sanctions.

5.2.4. Disciplinary Suspension Disciplinary suspension is an action that excludes the student from registration, class attendance, participation in University events and activities and use of University facilities for a specified period of time. In cases where the student is currently attending courses, s/he will be allowed to finish the semester without prejudice. Disciplinary suspension will then start from the following semester for the stipulated period of time. If the student has voluntarily refrained from registering for the semester during which the Disciplinary Committee holds its hearing, that semester will not be counted within the stipulated period of disciplinary suspension. Disciplinary suspension becomes a matter of record in the student’s file.

5.2.5. Disciplinary Expulsion Disciplinary expulsion is the permanent withdrawal by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Student’s privilege of registration, class attendance, use of University facilities, and participation in University activities and events. Disciplinary expulsion is recorded in the student’s transcript.

5.2.6. Restitution to the University Restitution requires a student to pay for damages to or misappropriation of University property or the property of members of or visitors to the University. Such restitution shall be charged to any student who alone, or through group activities, organizes or knowingly participates in the events causing such damages or costs. Restitution may be imposed separately or in addition to other sanctions.

5.2.7. Temporary or Interim Suspension Such a sanction requires that the student leave campus immediately. It may be imposed upon a student by a Department Head or the Chairperson of the Disciplinary Committee, should s/he have reasonable cause to believe that the student is an immediate threat to the safety of persons, property or to the essential functions of the University. The officer enforcing the rule must notify the Disciplinary Committee in writing by the next working day for subsequent action. Any summarily suspended student who returns to campus during the period of interim suspension shall be subject to disciplinary dismissal or disciplinary expulsion. Any student who is summarily suspended will be required to stay off University property until an official hearing is conducted by the Disciplinary Committee. The hearing normally shall be held within 5 (five) working days of the notice of suspension.