Sanctions

There are no set formulas or automatic sanctions for most violations. Students who violate University policy submit themselves to the full range of disciplinary sanctions up to and including suspension or expulsion from the University. In reviewing each violation, the following variables will be considered: attitude, truthfulness, prior discipline, impact of the violation on the community when the misconduct occurred, and whether or not the student came forward to assume responsibility. Sanctions may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:

Formal Apology
A written and/or verbal apology to the offended party/parties.

Student Life Probation
A written reprimand for violation of specified regulations or policies. Probation is established for a designated period of time and includes the probability of more severe disciplinary sanctions if the student is found to be violating any specific conditions of the probation or any institutional regulation(s) or policy during the probationary period. Students on Student Life Probation may be suspended from participation in University functions and activities and may be required to meet regularly with a staff or faculty mentor.

Loss of Privileges
Denial of specified privileges for a designated period of time (such as co-curricular programs, campus housing, or athletic practice and/or contests).

Fines
Previously established and published fines may be imposed.

Restitution
Compensation for loss, damages, or injury. This may take the form of completing appropriate service and/or monetary or material replacement.

Discretionary Sanctions
This could include work assignments, service to the University, or other related discretionary assignments.

Required Educational Programs
Programs designed to give students the opportunity to learn more about a particular topic and give them the tools to make better choices in the future, e.g. anger management, alcohol education, or drug education courses. These programs could also include a participation fee.

Regular or Random Drug Testing
Students may be asked to participate in regular drug testing for accountability to school policy and personal well-being.

Residence Hall Suspension
Separation of the student from campus housing for a specified period of time, after which the student may be eligible to return. Conditions for readmission may be specified.

Residence Hall Expulsion
Permanent separation of the student from campus housing.

University Suspension
Separation of the student from the campus for a specified period of time, after which the student may be eligible to return. While suspended, students may not be on campus or participate in any University-related event. Length of suspensions may vary from one or more days to one or more semesters. The timing of the suspension will not occur at the convenience of the student. The Academic Policies and Procedures state, “Faculty are not permitted to provide make-up opportunities or alter established class schedules for suspended students. Where this creates a hardship for students, they are to be referred to the dean of students.” Conditions for the student’s return to campus may be specified.

University Expulsion
Permanent separation of the student from the University, without possibility of readmission.

Sanctions are effective immediately but can be temporarily suspended at the sole discretion of the Dean of Students if a student notifies the Dean of Students in writing of the student’s intent to appeal.

The Division of Student Success and Engagement will verify that all sanctions are completed within the given timeline. Students that fail to complete their sanctions will be charged with failure to comply and will reenter the student conduct process. Additional sanctions may be imposed by either the Title IX Coordinator, Conduct Officer or the Conduct Committee.