Misconduct Penalties
Should adjudication determine violation of policy, one or more of the following misconduct penalties may be imposed by the University upon individuals, groups or organizations, to become effective normally as of the date the offense occurred, regardless of whether or not the student files an appeal. Students are afforded the opportunity to appeal as part of the disciplinary process except as provided below. Should appeal restore the student's status, reinstatement with opportunity to complete work will be afforded when practicable or another arrangement will be made so the student is not penalized for the absence. Penalties for violation of institutional policies or rules and regulations may be administered, regardless of whether the actions of the student are also civil or criminal violations. Students are advised that cumulative offenses will be cause for more serious consequences, including but not limited to suspension or expulsion. Whenever disciplinary actions lead to the student leaving the University, grades will be assigned in accordance with the University grade policy and the academic calendar.
Students who have not been assessed a penalty for serious violations of the Code of Student Conduct and who are not presently under permanent disciplinary status are considered to be in good conduct standing with the University. Students who are presently under disciplinary probation or have been previously suspended or expelled for disciplinary reasons are not considered to be in good conduct standing with the University. Students not in good conduct standing should inquire about their eligibility to apply for, hold office in, or continue involvement with University organizations and/or activities (students should consult with the specific organization or activity sponsor for details).
Admonition: A verbal or written warning. Admonitions will not become a part of the student's permanent behavioral record in the Vice President for Student Development Office. Students may not appeal this sanction; the Judicial Officer's decision is final.
Loss of privileges or imposition of certain requirements, prohibiting pledging, membership or leadership in student organizations; denying an organization use of University space or denying the right to register as a student organization, or denying the privileges accorded to registered groups; prohibiting or limiting participation in events on the social calendar; denial of participation in any official athletic or non-athletic extracurricular activity, including practices; withholding of official transcript or degree; blocking from enrollment for a specified period of time; recommendation of failing, reduction, or changing a grade in a test, course assignment, course or other academic work; denying of computer-related privileges; cancellation of the housing contract or removal from the residence hall system; loss of money-related privileges; making restitution, whether monetary or by specific duties; attending counseling sessions; performing additional academic work not required of other students in a specific course; moving to another residence hall or within the same hall; complying with a behavioral contract; paying of special fees, fines or service charges; or other appropriate penalties. Unless this sanction is in conjunction with disciplinary probation or greater sanction, it is not appealable and the Judicial Officer's decision is final.
Conduct Probation: The lesser form of probation indicating that the student has been notified that he or she has engaged in unacceptable behavior. This penalty allows a student to remain in good conduct standing with the University and will not be a permanent part of the student's behavioral record in the Vice President for Student Development Office. Students who are assessed this penalty will be removed from probation automatically upon expiration of the probationary period. This sanction may be considered in future adjudications should the student further violate the Code of Student Conduct. Students may submit matters of reconsideration in writing to the Judicial Officer within 3 working days from the date disciplinary action was imposed. The Judicial Officer's decision is final.
Disciplinary Probation: The greater form of probation indicating that the student has been notified that he or she has engaged in unacceptable behavior. Students who are assessed this penalty are no longer in good conduct standing with the University and the sanction will be a permanent part of their behavioral record in the Vice President for Student Development Office. Students who are assessed this penalty will remain on the probation for their entire academic career.
Suspension: Removal from the University for a specified period. Continued and/or flagrant violation of the probation terms or serious offense cases that warrant such action may result in suspension from the University for a specified period. The student may be blocked from re-enrollment until he/she applies for re-admission to the University and is cleared by appropriate officials. Suspension becomes a permanent part of the student's behavioral record in the Vice President for Student Development Office. The penalty of suspension may carry an immediate administrative withdrawal from the University. Students who are suspended will be trespassed from all University property for the duration of the suspension. A student assessed this penalty is no longer in good conduct standing with the University.
Administrative Withdrawal: Administrative removal of a student from a class, a course, or from the University in instances such as unmet financial obligation(s) to the University; health reasons which constitute a danger to self or to others, pending the outcome of competent medical evaluation and/or treatment; a threat to the safety, life or property of members of the academic community; to prevent the disruption of the educational process; for failure to respond to an official summons from a University official; upon suspension or expulsion from the University; whenever the student's conduct would preclude his/her meeting licensure or certification guidelines within his/her academic discipline, upon recommendation from the appropriate academic department. The withdrawn student may also be trespassed from the campus and barred from re-enrollment until such time as specific conditions have been met. This penalty may be imposed effective with the date of the violation, or as otherwise appropriate.
Expulsion: Permanent severance from the University; carries with it a permanent trespass from being present upon all University property. A student assessed this penalty is no longer in good conduct standing with the University and the sanction will be a permanent part of the student's behavioral record in the Vice President for Student Development Office.
Revocation or denial of degree: This penalty may occur for discovered misconduct of current or prior students and must be considered by appropriate academic process.