AVILA UNIVERSITY 32 develop an environment that is conducive to academic endeavor, social, spiritual, personal and physical growth with individual self-discipline and responsibility. It is the purpose of this Code of Student Conduct to create an environment in which students have the best chance to learn, to study and to grow as members of this community and the world community. This Code of Student Conduct allows members of our diverse community to live in harmony, to interact effectively and to learn from each other. The University operates from a value system in which caring, sharing and respect are para- mount. While we value diversity and seek to serve all segments of society, we do not aspire to be only a reflection of society. We seek higher goals with higher values and higher standards. This is the community that you have chosen, one that expects more from itself, more from one another and more from you. It is the intent of this code to set forth in a clear, concise and uniform manner the expectations of students who join with the University community and to set forth administrative and judicial procedures whereby those who are accused of violating the rules may be afforded due process. A complete explanation of the Code of Conduct, student policies and the discipline process is avail- able in the Avila University Student Handbook. Handbooks are available on-line through the Avila University website at www.avila.edu or by contacting the Student Affairs Office at (816) 501-3627. Some key student policies are listed below with a complete listing available in the Avila University Student Handbook. Identification Cards (ID) All students are required to have an official, validated Avila University ID card. Students shall present their ID card upon request of an authorized official for services, admittance to activi- ties and events and the use of some facilities. ID cards are required for students on a meal plan to access food service and for resident students to access their residence hall. Some local busi- nesses grant discounts to students who present a valid ID. ID cards must be validated each semester that a student is enrolled at Avila. Replacement ID cards are available at a cost of $20.00, due at the time of card replacement. For more information or for a schedule of times for the ID service, please contact the Student Life Office at (816) 501-3660. Residency Requirement Avila University believes in its responsibility to ensure that each new student is given maxi- mum  opportunity  to  succeed  academically,  developmentally  and  socially.  This  can  best  be accomplished through a total integration of the university environment and residence on cam- pus.  Therefore,  all  full-time,  single  first  and  second  year  students  under  the  age  of  21  are required  to  live  in  University  residence  halls  if  they  are  not  residing  with  parents  or  legal guardians within a commutable distance from campus. Housing is available to part-time stu- dents pending availability and approval of the assistant director of student life. Contact the Student Life Office at (816) 501-3660 for further information or exceptions to this policy. Personal Property Losses The University is not responsible for the loss or damage to property owned by students or their guests, regardless of cause.