The Diamond Way: Exploring Campus Safety

UPD / UNCW Alert * Emergency Response

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What does UPD stand for?

University Police Department

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What is UPD's Phone Number?

910.962.2222

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What is UNCW Alert?

Nearly 20 different communication tools that the university may deploy during an emergency (emails, texts, phone calls, siren, university homepage, social media).

400

What are the Emergency Call Boxes? How many of them are on Campus?

100 Emergency Call Boxes

These Call Boxes are available as a convenient means to communicate with UPD. Whether you need an escort, assistance, jumpstarting/unlocking your car, directions, or are experiencing a true emergency.

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Where is the UPD Located?

East side of campus, on Lionfish Drive, and is open 24 hrs a day.

ODOS

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What does ODOS Stand for?

The Office of the Dean of Students

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What is ODOS? 

The Office of the Dean of Students provides assistance to members of the UNCW community by:

•   Educating students about their rights and responsibilities as members of our community.
•   Assisting students, faculty, and staff with understanding campus policies, including the Code of Student Life and the Student Academic Honor Code
•   Training and educating faculty, staff, and students on community standards and conflict resolution
•   Establishing grievance and conflict resolution procedures
•   Referring students to a multitude of resources to increase the likelihood of their success
•   Assisting in the coordination of 24-hour emergency and crisis response
•   Providing resources and education for special populations including; off campus and non-traditional students; graduate students; and military and veteran students

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Name at least three ODOS Services

Student Conduct / Organization Conduct / Campus Conduct Board

Student Academic Honor Code / Student Academic Honor Board

Case Management / Student Behavioral Intervention / Resource Referral

Off-Campus, Non-Traditional & Military Affiliated Student Services

PERCH

Graduate Student Life Programming

Alternative Dispute Resolution (peer mediation)

Community Standards

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ODOS Contact Information?

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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Where is ODOS Located? 

DePaolo Hall Suite 1092

The Code of Student Life / Academic Honor Code

100

What is the Code of Student Life? 

The Code of Student Life outlines the rights and responsibilities and expected levels of conduct of students in both the university and greater Wilmington communities. The purpose of the rules outlined is to prevent abuse of the rights of others and to maintain an atmosphere in the University community appropriate for an institution of higher education.

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What does the Code of Student Life do?

• Helps all members of the university community gain a better understanding of student rights and responsibilities
•   Serves as a resource for help with university conduct policies
•   Explains the responsibilities of various boards and committees
•   All questions regarding the Code of Student Life should be directed to the Office of the Dean of Students.
•   Most violations are reported by Resident Assistants and
• University Police
•   These violations include alcohol and drug citations
•   The Code of Student Life is located on the Student Conduct webpage at http://uncw.edu/studentconduct/code.html

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What is the Academic Honor Code?

The Academic Honor Code is designed to help every member of the UNCW community appreciate the big value placed on academic integrity and the means that will be employed to ensure its preservation.

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What are the two broad academic dishonesty offenses outlined in the Academic Honor Code?

Cheating and Plagiarism

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What is considered Cheating and Plagiarism?

Cheating: Work that deceivingly represents a student's own level knowledge when it actually does not.

Plagiarism: Copying of language, phrasing, structure, or specific ideas of another and presenting any of these as one's own work, including information found on the internet.