Student, therefore, agrees to conform to standards of conduct consistent with the maintenance of the reputation of the Host University and the University of California, including regular attendance in all classes for which student is registered, and to conform to all applicable rules, regulations, and policies of each institution. The Study Center Director should remind participants that some kinds of student conduct abroad may result in serious consequences. This is particularly the case in countries where an international incident might arouse popular sentiments, so that UG students could become targets for anti-American feelings. While, for example, student participation in a demonstration or strike might cause physical harm to the student, it might also be harmful to UC's relationship with the host country and university. 500.04 Substance Abuse Student use or possession of controlled substances may be punishable by severe penalties.
Students caught with illegal drugs are subject to local laws.
Normally, this investigation should consist of interviews with the reporting party, witnesses, and the person alleged to have violated a regulation or standard of conduct. If the Director, in consultation with an official of the host university involved in disciplinary procedures, believes that the incident can best be administered as part of a normal counseling process, the student should be counseled as needed and the matter concluded. The student members should include a graduate student, if one is present, and, if possible, should represent five different UC campuses, not including the campus of the student being charged. The Director needs to appoint one of the committee members to act as the committee chairperson. This person will then preside at all committee meetings and rule on all questions of order and procedure, although these rulings are subject to appeal by any member of the committee.