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Policy Details
Date of Last Update
1/4/2021
- President
Responsible Office
Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution
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Jurisdiction
STU 3.0
Policy Statement
This Statement applies to all individual students, both undergraduate and graduate, and all University-Affiliated Student Organizations (UAO).
3.1 Conduct Addressed in The Statement
The Statement and the Interim Policy Prohibiting Harassment,
Discrimination, Retaliation, and Sexual Misconduct SLT 9.1 apply to
conduct that occurs on property owned or controlled by the University;
at University sponsored activities; at functions, activities, or
events hosted by University-Affiliated Organizations, on or off
campus. The Statement also applies to off-campus conduct that
adversely affects the University community or an individual or keeps
an individual from participating in a University program or activity,
and/or the pursuit of the University mission.
The Statement incorporates other specific University policies by reference. These policies include, but are not limited to:
• Policies listed on the University Policies website
•
Alcohol and Other Drug Policy
• Housing and Residence Life
Community Living Standards
• Information Technology Policies
and Procedures
• Traffic and Parking Ordinance
•
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs
3.2 Definitions
3.2.1 Appeal Board
An Appeal Board is composed of two (2) Appeal Officers and one
(1) student from the University Conduct Pool assigned by the Conflict
Resolution Facilitator (CRF) to review an appeal. Two members of an
Appeal Board must be present for the appeal review.
3.2.2 Appeal Officer
A member of the University Conduct Pool who is eligible to serve
on an Appeal Board.
3.2.3 Business Day
A business day is defined as 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday when the University is open for business.
3.2.4 Conflict Resolution Facilitator (CRF)
A CRF is a staff member from or appointed by OSCCR assigned to
handle a student conduct report and/or conflict resolution process.
3.2.5 Evidence
Evidence is anything outside of first-person, personal testimony
that will be used, referenced, or shared with the CRF/Hearing
Board/Hearing Officer by either party at the hearing (examples may
include photographs, emails, screenshots, documents, reports, or
audio/visual recordings).
3.2.6 Hearing Boards
Hearing Boards are comprised of faculty, staff, and students,
selected from the University Conduct Pool.
3.2.7 Hearing Officer
A member of the University Conduct Pool who is eligible to serve
on Hearing Boards.
3.2.8 Restorative Measures
Any restorative, educational, or disciplinary measure issued as a
result a student’s policy violation. Restorative measures are directly
connected to the violation, tailored to the needs of those impacted
and intended to repair any harm done.
3.2.9 Standard of Proof
The standard of proof rests by the University is preponderance of
evidence, whether it is more likely than not, that a violation occurred.
3.2.10 Student
For the purposes of these policies, the University considers an
individual to be a student when an offer of admission has been
extended to any program, whether degree or non-degree seeking, for
credit or non-credit. The University retains jurisdiction over
students who take a leave of absence, withdraw, or graduate for any
action that occurred prior to the leave, withdrawal, or graduation. In
the event of serious misconduct committed while still enrolled but
reported after the accused student has graduated, the University may
invoke these procedures and, should the former student be found
responsible for a violation of these rules, the University may revoke
that student’s degree.
3.2.11 Student Conduct Report
Any documentation that describes an alleged violation of the
Statement. Student conduct reports may include University incident
reports, investigative reports, police reports, or verbal, written, or
electronic communication.
3.2.12 Support Person
Students/UAO representatives may be accompanied by a support
person of their choice. A support person’s role is limited to
providing advice to the student. The support person is not permitted
to ask questions or make oral arguments on behalf of the student/UAO
representative. If the support person is an attorney, the student/UAO
representative must notify OSCCR of this in writing at least one (1)
business day before the administrative conference and/or hearing.
3.2.13 University-Affiliated Organization (UAO)
For the purposes of this Statement, the term
University-Affiliated Organization (UAO) shall mean any group whose
membership consists of students currently enrolled at the University
that is, 1) registered with the Office of Student Life or 2)
affiliated with the university through an academic department or
administrative entity which supports, endorses, supervises, or
recognizes the organization, unless the Vice Provost for Student
Affairs otherwise determines the organization is a university
function. Members of a UAO acting as part of or on behalf of the
organization may be held collectively and individually responsible for
violations of the Statement. UAOs may be held responsible for such
violations whether or not members are individually held
responsible
for violations arising from the same misconduct. UAOs
are also held to the additional standards of conduct based on the
policies and procedures of the Office of Student Life or the
associated academic department or administrative unit.
3.2.14 University-Affiliated Organization (UAO) Representative
A member of the UAO, typically the President of the UAO.
3.2.15 University Conduct Pool
Faculty members, Administrative/Professional staff and students
who have been selected following the processes delineated in Section
7.0 of the Statement, have participated in the required training and
who accept the responsibility of administering the rules and
regulations of the University in a fair and impartial manner as a
matter of public trust for the University community.
Procedures
Section 6.0 - Conduct Process and Resolution Procedures outlines the procedures related to this policy.
For a summarized, visual overview of the University conduct process, please click here.