First Offense
Second Offense Third Offense
significant Disciplinary warning/reprimand, parent notification, educational sanctions
serious Disciplinary reprimand/ probation, parent notification, educational sanctions, alcohol assessment, fine Disciplinary reprimand, Disciplinary probation, parent notification, parent notification, alcohol educational sanctions assessment, fine Disciplinary probation, Suspension, parent parent notification, alcohol notification, fine assessment
dangerous Disciplinary probation/suspension, parent notification, educational sanctions, alcohol assessment Suspension, parent notification
Examples of behavior that falls into the above categories • Significant: alcohol possession, actions under the influence. • Serious: medical attention or hospital visit for alcohol reasons, arrest, behavior that negatively impacts the community. • Dangerous: serious medical attention required, arrest, vehicular accident while under the influence of alcohol. Drug Violations Sanction Guidelines The sanctions below are guidelines and may be altered at the discretion of the conduct officer or conduct board or combined with sanctions listed elsewhere in the Code of Student Conduct. Harm to others or property are considered an aggravated violation and may increase a sanction level if found responsible. Sanctions may be modified based on the severity of the incident, the impact on the community and the student’s Student Conduct history.
First Offense
Second Offense Third Offense
significant Disciplinary warning/reprimand, parent notification, online educational module, other educational sanctions Considered serious Considered dangerous
serious dangerous Disciplinary reprimand/ Interim suspension, probation, parent suspension, expulsion, notification, educational parent notification sanctions, fines, assessment by a professional therapist Considered dangerous
Examples of behavior that falls into the above categories • Significant: possession of drug paraphernalia without residue/evidence of drugs, misuse of prescription drug or over the counter medication or household products. • Serious: possession of, use of, or under the influence of a controlled substance. • Dangerous: repeated use of a controlled substance, irresponsible or unsafe behavior while under the influence of a controlled substance, sale or distribution of a controlled substance.
5. ALTERNATE PROCESSES
CONFLICT RESOLUTION/ RESTORATIVE JUSTICE DIALOGUE In some instances, interpersonal conflicts may arise where mediation may prove to be an alternative to disciplinary action. The purpose of the resolution process is to promote reconciliation or bring together parties who have a conflict for the purpose of resolving that conflict and effecting an agreement. The process is an attempt to repair the harm caused to involved parties and the community to the best of their ability, and work to reduce the risk of further violations by rebuilding positive connections to the community. This process also affords the opportunity for discussion of varying points of view and encourages individuals to come forward to seek resolution. After a shared dialogue, involved parties (rather than University officials) decide what steps the responding student can take to repair the harm. However, failure to reach an agreement or if one or more of the parties is no longer willing or able to participate, the incident will be
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