Code of Conduct

All participants enrolled in professional development programs must conduct themselves in a way that supports this environment. Violations of this code may result in being removed from the course, refused enrollment in future courses offered by KSU Olathe and/or other disciplinary actions as may be appropriate. In the event that a participant is removed from a course due to code of conduct violations, no refund or future course credit will be provided. 

The following behaviors, or attempted behaviors, are considered violations of the KSU Olathe Professional Development Code of Conduct: 

1. Assistance, participation in, promotion of, or perpetuation of harassment which threatens the mental health, physical health, or safety of anyone, including any violation of the KSU policy prohibiting discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and retaliation, PPM 3010.  
2. Physical harm or threat of physical harm to any person or persons, including, but not limited to assault, sexual abuse, or other forms of physical abuse. 
3. Theft of or damage to university, personal, public or private property/services or illegal possession or use of the same; such as, misuse of academic resources or facilities, intellectual property theft and/or misuse of computer software, data, equipment or networks. 
4. Disorderly conduct including, but not limited to, public intoxication or lewd, disruptive, or obscene behaviors.  
5. Illegal use or possession of alcohol, drugs or drug paraphernalia, or any other violation of the university policy.  
6. Use of tobacco products; smoking, including hookah or other water pipe devices; and vapor electronic cigarettes in violation of the university’s smoking policy. 
7. Weapon possession or use of in violation of the university’s weapons policy. 
8. Violation of any international, federal, state, or local law. 
9. Violation of other official university policies, rules or regulations. 

Updated 5/23/2024