The fact that a student is or has been prosecuted in civil court for a violation of law does not necessarily preclude University jurisdiction over the misconduct. However, only student activity which jeopardizes the University or members of the University community in the pursuit of their institutional goals will mandate University jurisdiction. Nevertheless, the differentiation of the University's function from that of general law enforcement in no way implies the University's support or approval of student violations of general law or the University's indifference to the occurrence of student violations thereof. Acceptance by a student of enrollment in the University presupposes a commitment to the principles embodied in these codes. The discovery and dissemination of knowledge through research, teaching, and learning is the fundamental activity of this academic community.
Intellectual honesty is integral to that enterprise.
Academic dishonesty in any form is unacceptable, because any breach in academic integrity, however small, strikes destructively at the University's life and work. In keeping with its nature and its purpose, the University is obligated to inculcate a love for academic pursuits and respect for the values of academic integrity upon which they rest. It is also obligated to protect the community from those who, for whatever reason, do not embody these values in their conduct. In order to ensure effective functioning of an honor system worthy of respect in this institution, specific responsibilities of students and the faculty have been set forth. Nor are they mutually exclusive.