Except when disclosure may be required by state or federal law, students have the right to confidentiality of information about views, beliefs, and political associations which they may share privately with instructors, advisors or academic counselors. Judgments of ability and character may be provided under appropriate circumstances, normally with the knowledge and consent of the student. Students have the responsibility to state clearly what is and what is not confidential information. Students have the right to a classroom environment which is free of obvious hazards to safety and security. Students are responsible for compliance with university rules and regulations prohibiting firearms, explosives, incendiaries, and weapons of any kind on the campus.
Students have the right to a learning environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol.
Students are responsible for compliance with university rules and regulations prohibiting possession, use or distribution of illegal drugs or alcohol in classroom buildings. Students are responsible for respecting diversity and for behaving courteously to both faculty members and other students in the classroom regardless of differences in race, creed, color, religion, age, nationality, sex or disability status.