It is important for all members of the University community to be aware of conduct that will lead to disciplinary action by the University. The Board of Regents hereby adopts the following Code of Conduct for visitors in order to clarify the types of conduct which shall be considered to adversely affect the University’s educational function; to disrupt community living on campus; or to interfere with the rights of others to pursue their education, to conduct their University duties and responsibilities, or to participate in University activities.

1. Scope
The University may take disciplinary action for an offense against the Visitor Code of Conduct when the offense occurs on University premises, as part of a University-sponsored event, or in connection with University activities. "Visitor" means a person who is not a Regent or a student and is not employed by the University.

2. Matters Subject to Disciplinary Action
Appropriate disciplinary procedures and sanctions shall be applied to any visitor who commits, or attempts to commit, any of the following acts of misconduct:
2.1. Actions having great potential for physically harming the person or property of others including that of the University, or which actually result in physical harm, or which cause reasonable apprehension of physical harm.
2.2. Any type of sexual assault including rape.
2.3. Making false representations to the University, including forgery and unauthorized alteration of documents; unauthorized use of any University document or instrument of identification.
2.4. Substantially interfering with the freedom of expression, movement or activity of others.
2.5. Initiating or causing to be initiated any false report, warning, or threat of fire, explosion, or other emergency. Misusing or damaging fire safety equipment on University premises.
2.6. Theft of property or of services. Possession of property that is known to be stolen.
2.7. Failure to comply with the lawful directions of University officials, including campus police officers and other law enforcement officials acting in execution of their duties.
2.8. Willfully refusing or failing to leave the property or any building or other facility owned, operated, or controlled by the University when requested to do so by a lawful custodian of the building, facility or property, especially when the person is committing, threatens to commit, or incites others to commit any act which would disrupt, impair, interfere with, or obstruct the lawful mission, processes, procedures, or functions of the University.
2.9. Unauthorized presence in or use of University premises, facilities or property, in violation of posted signs, when closed, or after normal operating hours.
2.10. Illegal use, possession, or distribution of any controlled substance, illegal drug, or alcohol.
2.11. Use or possession of fireworks, unless expressly authorized in writing by the President.
2.12. Use, possession, or storage of any weapon unless expressly authorized in writing by the President or designee. Weapon includes, but is not limited to, firearms, ammunition, bombs, explosives, incendiary devices, or other dangerous weapons, substances, or materials.
2.13. Misusing University computing resources by intentionally making or receiving, accessing, altering, using, providing, or in any way tampering with files, disks, programs, passwords, or hardware belonging to other computer users without their permission.
2.14. Violation of published or posted University regulations or policies, including, but not limited to, regulations prohibiting discriminatory activity.
2.15. Aiding others in committing or inciting others to commit any act mentioned above.
2.16. Action(s) or conduct that hinders, obstructs or otherwise interferes with the implementation or enforcement of the Code of Conduct.
2.17. Any other acts or omissions which adversely affect University functions or University-sponsored activities, disrupt community living on campus, interfere with the rights of others to the pursuit of their education, or otherwise adversely affect the processes of the University.
2.18. Violating the terms of any disciplinary sanction imposed in accordance with this Code.

3. Rights of Visitors in Disciplinary Matters
Visitors’ rights under the state and federal constitutions are specifically acknowledged and affirmed, including the rights of freedom of speech, freedom of association, freedom of religion, and due process. The provisions of this Code of Conduct shall be construed so as not to infringe upon these rights, as those rights are defined by law.

4. Sanctions
4.1. Any person who violates any of the rules set forth in Section 2 above, shall be subject to warning (verbal or written), probation, denial of future University employment or admission, removal from campus, arrest, or barring from campus. Additionally or alternatively, any sanction applicable to a student under the Student Code of Conduct may be provisionally applied to a visitor, to be made effective should the visitor ever enroll or re-enroll at the University.
4.2. As used in this subsection:
4.2.1. "Verbal warning" means an oral reprimand.
4.2.2. "Written warning" means a written reprimand.
4.2.3. "Probation" means the establishment of a time period during which further acts of misconduct may or will result in more severe sanctions depending on the conditions of the probation.
4.2.4. "Removal from campus" means being physically escorted or forcibly removed by UNM police officers or other UNM agents to a location off property owned or controlled by UNM.4.2.5. "Barred from campus" means being barred from all or designated portions of University property or from specified activities.
4.3. The sanctions of denial of admission, readmission, or employment by the University, or barring from campus, will be applied and executed only after notice and an opportunity for an informal hearing before a University officer appointed by the President or his/her designee to review the matter.
4.4. The sanction imposed shall be set based upon numerous factors, including: the severity of the offense, the amount of harm created, the visitor’s record, and sanctions imposed in recent years for similar offenses. In considering the harm created, there shall be taken into account whether any harm or injury was targeted against a person or group because of that person or group’s race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental handicap, age, gender, sexual preference, ancestry, or medical condition.

5. Implementation
The President of the University may adopt such procedures, rules, or regulations as deemed necessary to implement this Code of Conduct.