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Institutional Rules on Student Services and Activities: Chapter 11- Student Discipline and Conduct

University of Texas at Austin

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Policies on Tolerance, Respect, and Civility
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July 28, 2022

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Notwithstanding any action taken on account of the violation by civil authorities or agencies charged with the enforcement of criminal laws, the dean of students may initiate disciplinary proceedings under subchapter 11–500, or make an incident report and determine discipline under HOP 3-3031 when there is a finding of responsibility, against a student who ... otherwise engages in the following acts of inappropriate conduct that have the potential to interfere or disrupt the student learning or teaching function of the University: pranks, repeated contact of a harassing nature through a personal or electronic medium, and berating or otherwise abusive behavior ...