UndergraduateStudent Codeof Conduct
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Process”) andwill beafforded such rightsas soon as possible. If found in
violationof theStudent Codeof Conduct, a studentmay, inaddition toother
outcomes, beadministrativelywithdrawn from the courseandmay receivea
gradeofWF.
Student Behavior Outside of the Classroom
. If the faculty member feels
threatened by the behavior of a student
outside of the classroom
, the faculty
member may contact Public Safety, as needed, at themain number (678) 466-
4050 or at the emergency number (770) 960-5151 and should consult with the
Office of Community Standards for determination of any conduct charges to be
filed.
Overviewof theConduct Process
1. Action may begin upon notification to the Office of Community
Standardsof analleged violation.
2. If the alleged complaint is related to academicmisconduct,
Procedures
for AdjudicatingAllegedAcademicConduct
Infractions
will be followed.
3. When an investigation is completed, the student will bepresentedwith a
Specification of Charges form by the conduct officer or the instructor (if
applicable) if evidencewarrants charges.
4. The student, in conference with the conduct officer, will be informed of
all rights and responsibilities. The accused student will enter a plea to
each chargeand select amethod for dispositionof the case.
5. If the student denies responsibility for the alleged violation(s) and
requests a hearing before a hearing officer or the University Hearing
Panel, such hearing will be conducted in accordance with established
procedures, andwhere a decisionwill be based on a preponderance of
the information.
6. All student conduct (disciplinary) records are considered part of a
student’s educational record and are considered confidential in
accordancewith th
(FERPA)
of 1974, except in limited circumstances as required by law. Student
conduct files will be held in theOffice of Community Standards/Office of
the Vice President of Student Affairs for 5 years after the student’s
graduation date or last date of attendance. Case files involving
suspensionor expulsion are kept indefinitely.
Initiationof Charges
1. Disciplinary charges shall be initiated by submission of awritten referral
by letter, email, or police report, to theOfficeof CommunityStandards.
2. Referrals must be submitted within fifteen (15) business days after
detection of an alleged violation unless special conditions for delay can
bedocumented.
3. The referral must state sufficient facts, including specific name(s),
date(s), locations and descriptions of thealleged act(s) ofmisconduct to
enable the conduct officer tomakea determination as towhether further
fact-finding is necessary. The complainant must sign the referral. Any
member of theUniversity communitymay filea complaint.
4. Where the alleged misconduct is related to discrimination, the conduct
officer will consult with the Affirmative Action Officer to determine
whether an affirmativeaction investigation iswarranted.
5. The conduct officer will make an initial determination as to whether
there is a sufficient basis to believe that a violation of the Code of
