Disciplinary Procedures
Honor Code Disciplinary Procedures
Any student who is not able to uphold the standards of the Honor Code will meet with members of the Academic Standards Committee and the course instructor. They will review the situation and vote on the outcome. The student’s tutor may attend as a non-voting member. The student may also invite one other student, a member of the Student Government Executive Committee, a faculty member, or an administrator to act as their non-voting representative.
For a first violation of the Honor Code, the committee will reduce the student’s course grade by at least one letter grade and place the student on disciplinary probation. An initial incident that is considered by the committee to be of a very serious nature may lead to suspension. For a second infraction of the Honor Code, the student will be eligible for suspension.
Graduate students who violate the Honor Code will receive a grade of no credit (NC) for a first violation. This will necessitate a retaking of the course to fulfill graduation requirements. for a second infraction, a graduate student will be eligible for suspension following the Academic Standards Committee procedures listed above.
The committee’s decision will be communicated to the student in writing and will include the period of time the student will be on disciplinary probation or suspension. A copy of the letter will be given to the tutor, and another copy will be placed in the student’s file. Disciplinary probation or suspension due to an Honor Code violation will not be placed on the student’s transcript.
The committee’s decision is final though the student may seek a review by the Dean of Faculty within 72 hours of receiving the committee’s written notification. Honor Code decisions may also be subject to review by the University Council. Students suspended from the University will be required to vacate their rooms within 72 hours.
No suspension need be permanent. If all the terms of the suspension have been fulfilled, suspended students may seek readmission after the period of time specified in the letter from the Academic Standards Committee.
General Disciplinary Procedures
If a student’s actions are not in keeping with the University’s policies, or violate local, state, or federal law, it will be necessary to assist the student in clarifying priorities and reestablishing a commitment to the educational goals of the University.
The first step is for the student to meet with the Student Affairs Council. The purpose of the meeting is to help the student focus attention on the concern and find a solution so that life is smoother and more fulfilling, both for the student and those around him or her. The results of such a meeting will be put in writing with the student receiving a copy.
If the Student Affairs Council feels that further action is necessary, the student then meets with a committee which includes representatives from the Student Affairs Council, the Academic Standards Committee, and one member of the Student Government Executive Committee as voting members. The student’s tutor may also attend as a voting member. The student may invite one other student, faculty member, or administrator to act as their non-voting representative.
This committee will determine how the matter may best be resolved. Besides helping the student focus attention on the concern and finding a solution, action may include:
- disciplinary warning,
- disciplinary probation, or
- suspension from the University for a period specified by the committee.
The committee’s decision will be communicated to the student in writing, and will include the reasoning behind the decision and the period of time the student will be on warning, probation, or suspension. A copy of the letter will be given to the department advisor, and another copy will be placed on file in the Student Affairs Office. A memo regarding the outcome of the disciplinary action will be placed in the student’s file in the Enrollment Center. Warning, probation, and suspension information will not be placed on the student’s transcript. Students suspended from the University must arrange to vacate their rooms within 72 hours.
No suspension need be permanent. If all the terms of the suspension have been fulfilled, suspended students may seek readmission after the period of time specified in the letter from the disciplinary committee.
Disciplinary Review and Appeals
The decision of the disciplinary committee is final, although the student may seek a review by the Executive Vice-President for general disciplinary and alcohol and drug issues, or the Dean of Faculty for honor code issues, within 72 hours of receiving the committee's written notification. All decisions may also be subject to review by the University Council.
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