VALUES
Nicholls State University supports values that promote citizenship, concern for self and others, and the desire for a better world by embracing as its core values:
Civic Responsibility: We use our time and talents to serve our community
Diversity: We embrace unique perspectives that all individuals bring to the learning environment.
Excellence: We reach for the highest level of achievement in all activities.
Integrity: We expect fairness and truthfulness in all instances.
Leadership: As representatives of the university, we embrace our role as leaders.
Respectfulness: We respect the rights of others and are responsive to the needs of others.
Responsibility: We are accountable for our actions.
CONDUCT JURISDICTION
The Dean of Students manages all non-academic misconduct allegations for the undergraduate and graduate community at Nicholls State University. The focus of the inquiry in judicial proceedings shall be to determine if the individual, group, or organization is “responsible” or “not responsible” for violation of the Standards of Conduct. The student conduct process is fundamentally different from criminal and civil court procedures. The judicial process at Nicholls grants a student the opportunity to learn. In doing so, students should hopefully gain a better understanding of their personal development. The Dean of Students is primarily responsible for day to day implementation of the Student Policy & Procedure Manual which includes Student Conduct Procedures. An Academic Dean is responsible for handling issues that relate to violations of Academic Dishonesty, Plagiarism, or disruptive behavior related to classroom or academic activity.
KNOWLEDGE OF STANDARDS
Students are responsible for knowing and complying with the Standards of Conduct, and any special instructions and directives announced by the Vice President of Student Affairs, Dean of Students, or designee. Ignorance is not an acceptable justification for committing violations of the Standards, special instructions, or directives. Lack of intent or awareness of the Standards or other University policies will not be accepted as excuses for violations and will generally receive the same consequences as deliberate violations.
