Disciplinary Sanctions

Determination of Sanctions
The determination of sanctions for violations of the Rules of Student Conduct shall be made by the designated University Official in the case of a board hearing or by the hearing officer in the case of a non-board hearing. This determination shall take into consideration all relevant factors, including but not limited to, the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident(s) that gave rise to the violation; the respondent(s)' state of mind; any mitigating factors; and any past disciplinary record of the respondent(s).

Multiple or Repeated Violations
More serious sanctions may be imposed for multiple or repeated violations.

Sanctions Pertaining to All Students
The following sanctions will apply once a determination has been made.

Verbal warning

A verbal warning is given to a student indicating that his or her action was in violation of a specific regulation. It includes an explanation of the regulation and possible consequences following any repeated violations of the CODE.

Written warning

A written warning sent by a University Official indicates that a student has committed an infraction of a University regulation and that continued or repeated infractions of the regulations will result in further disciplinary action.

Restitution

Restitution for violations against University property may include the restoration or replacement cost.

Special Restrictions or Loss of Privileges
Students may be restricted from participating in certain specified events and activities and may be prohibited from certain areas of the campus, entering certain facilities and offices.

Disciplinary probation

Disciplinary probation is a trial period during which a student who has been in difficulty has an opportunity to demonstrate that he/she can act as a responsible and effective member of the University community. The terms of the probation may be varied to fit the individual circumstances.

* Terms of probation may include a recommendation for alcohol/psychological counseling or satisfactory attendance at a substance education course, prevention workshop, program, or group, or the completion of other projects and service to the University or its related bodies.

* Students found responsible for violations of the CODE and placed on disciplinary probation may not hold student staff positions (i.e., Resident Assistant, Office Assistant, Building Coordinator, Orientation Leader, Residence Orientation Counselor) or other student leadership positions on the University campus for the duration of the probationary period.

* Probation follow-up may include the scheduling of periodic meetings with a University Official and/or disciplinary status reports from a University Official

* Violations of University regulations during the probationary period may result in additional and more significant sanctions.

Suspension from the University

Upon suspension from the University, a person loses all of the rights and privileges of a student of the University for a stipulated period. Any suspended individual found on campus during the suspension period will be subject to arrest. Suspension from the University will result in a notation on the student's academic record. After a period of 5 years, a student may request removal of the notation.

Expulsion from the University

Upon expulsion from the University, a person loses all of the rights and privileges of a student. Any expelled individual found on campus will be subject to arrest. Expulsion from the University will result in a notation on the student's academic record.

University or Residential Service & Educational Projects and Programs

Assigned projects, programs and service (hereinafter referred to as “University Service”) to the University or its related bodies may be designed as a sanction. "University Service" will be work performed at a stipulated location within the University and with a stipulated supervisor. The Director of Judicial Affairs or designee will arrange and administer University Service sanctions. Failure to complete the assigned University Service or Educational Project within the specified time period may increase the assignment or result in additional sanctions. Failure to complete satisfactorily an assigned project, program or service will result in the notation Conduct penalty not completed on the academic record. The notation will be removed upon completion of the assigned educational project, program or service.

University or Residential Service & Educational Projects and Programs

Assigned projects, programs and service (hereinafter referred to as “University Service”) to the University or its related bodies may be designed as a sanction. "University Service" will be work performed at a stipulated location within the University and with a stipulated supervisor. The Director of Judicial Affairs or designee will arrange and administer University Service sanctions. Failure to complete the assigned University Service or Educational Project within the specified time period may increase the assignment or result in additional sanctions. Failure to complete satisfactorily an assigned project, program or service will result in the notation Conduct penalty not completed on the academic record. The notation will be removed upon completion of the assigned educational project, program or service.

Specific Sanctions Pertaining to Residents

Imposed reassignment

The student will be reassigned to an available space on campus at the discretion of a University Official. The student shall be required to move to the new assignment within a specified period of time or be subject to immediate suspension from the residence halls or apartments.

Written warning

Three written warnings from a University Official indicating that a resident has been found responsible for an infraction of a University regulation accumulated for the duration of the individual’s residency on campus, whether or not there were interruptions in residency will result in a one year suspension from the residence halls or apartments.

Suspension from the Residence Halls/Apartment

The student will be required to move out of the residence halls/apartments for a given period. The student may apply to be readmitted to the residence halls/apartments following the period of suspension. No preference shall be given to such student in the readmission process. Any individual under suspension from the residence halls/apartments is prohibited from entering all residence facilities, residence hall cafeterias and the grounds/roadways around the residence hall quads and apartment complexes. Any individual violating these terms of suspension from the residence halls or apartments may be suspended from the University and subject to prosecution under the law.

Expulsion from the Residence Halls/Apartments

The student will be required to move out of the residence halls/apartments completely and permanently. Any individual expelled from the residence halls/apartments is prohibited from entering all residence facilities, residence hall cafeterias and the grounds/roadways around the residence hall quads and apartment complexes. Any individual violating these terms of expulsion from the residence halls/apartments may be suspended from the University and subject to prosecution under the law.