2.3 Members of the faculty and staff have the authority to properly direct student conduct in concert with the authority stated above. Students are expected to comply with directives of University officials who are acting in performance of their duties. Students must comply with directives even when they disagree with them. A student retains the right to appeal an issued directive through the administrative structure that exists for the faculty or staff member who issued the directive, through established policies. The search for knowledge can only take place within an atmosphere of open exchange.
Open exchange can only take place in an environment of respect and civility.
The University has an economically, culturally, and ethnically diverse population. Students are expected to respect differences of culture, lifestyles, and religions as well as to respect freedom of expression. Additionally, students are expected to behave in a manner that is both respectful and civil. The campus and its grounds, facilities, and equipment are provided largely by the people of the State of Missouri for the students of the University. Students are expected to protect and guard these resources 2.6 Individual compliance with University rules and regulations can only partially insure a safe and orderly environment.