UndergraduateStudent Codeof Conduct
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13. A student’s prior record is not admissible to prove responsibility for a
violation, but may be used for determining appropriate disciplinary
measures.
Findingsof theHearingOfficer orHearingPanel
1. If the hearing is before the Hearing Panel, and the members of the
panel are divided after deliberation, a majority vote is necessary to
reach adecision.
2. Written findings must be submitted to the conduct officer and to the
accused student within five (5) business days after the conclusion of the
hearing. The conduct officer may elect to meet with the accused
student and provide information on the findings both verbally and in
writing. The student alsowill be informed of the appeals procedures as
outlined in this
Student Code of Conduct/Disciplinary Procedures
and
assisted in thisprocess if such assistance is requested.
3. These findings are considered final unless appealed by the accused or
overridden by the Vice President of Student Affairs or the President of
theUniversity.
4. In cases where no decision can be reached, the case will revert to the
Vice President of Student Affairs. The Vice President may appoint
another hearing tribunal, drop the charges, or otherwisedeterminea fair
and equitablemethod for disposition of the case.
DisciplinarySanctions
Disciplinary sanctions are administered through the Office of Community
Standards by the Hearing Panel and/or administrators involved in the
adjudication process. Upon imposition of apenalty, the student isnotified by
mail as well as by individual conference with the Conduct Officer, if at all
possible. In cases of suspension or expulsion, theparents of aminor will be
notified bymail.
The following are disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed upon the
student. These sanctions are not inclusive andmay bemodified depending
on thenatureof the violation(s).
1.
DisciplinaryWarning
ADisciplinaryWarning isanofficial written and/or verbal reprimand.
2.
DisciplinaryProbation
Disciplinary Probation is a period of time during which further violations
of the rules and regulationsof theUniversitymay result in suspensionor
expulsion. Probationmay be imposed for a period of time ranging from
the remainder of the semester in which the violation occurred to the
remainder of the student’s enrollment at theUniversity.
3.
Fines
Conduct fines are used to assist in educational programming and/or
restitutionof damages.
4.
Developmental Sanctions
Community Service Hours – Students may be required to complete
workat adesignated location for a specified number of hours.
