measures shall become immediately effective without prior notice whenever there is evidence that the continued presence of the student at the university poses a substantial and immediate threat to self, to others or to the stability and continuance of normal university functions. Behavior that is egregious enough to negatively impact the larger community may also result in Interim Measures. Examples of Interim Measures include, but are not limited to, Interim Suspension from campus; relocation within or removal from the residential community; No Contact Orders; restriction from participation in events or activities; or restriction from attending courses. The university is not responsible for providing off-campus housing arrangements for students who are removed from campus. Appeal of an Interim Measure A student suspended on an interim basis may request that the interim measure be lifted by addressing the Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students or designee within forty-eight (48) business hours from the effective date of suspension in writing. In cases where a student is charged with violating the Sexual Misconduct and Gender-Based Violence Policy, the complainant shall be informed of, and have an opportunity to respond to, any such request by the respondent. Every effort will be made to expedite the process to minimize any possible negative impacts on all involved parties. To lift an interim measure based upon a student’s request, the Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students must determine either that: • •
there is a legitimate concern with the reliability of the information concerning the student's conduct, including the matter of their identity; or the conduct and surrounding circumstances reasonably indicate that the continued presence of the student on university premises does not pose a substantial threat to others or the stability and continuance of normal university functions.
Standards of Classroom Behavior The primary responsibility for managing the classroom environment rests with the faculty. Students who engage in any prohibited or unlawful acts that result in disruption of a class may be directed by the faculty member to leave the class for the remainder of the class period. Longer suspensions from a class or dismissal on disciplinary grounds must be proceeded by a University Conduct Board hearing. Parent Notification The University reserves the right to notify parents and/or guardians of a student’s conduct in cases where there are violations of the Code of Student Conduct, if there is a severe and/or concerning incident, if the student’s status at the University is at risk (separation), if the student is placed on an interim suspension, or in cases where a student has been separated from the University due to conduct proceedings.
Definitions
Advisor of Choice: Both complainants and respondents may be assisted during the conduct process by an Advisor of Choice. The choice whether to or not to invite an advisor of choice is the student’s decision. An Advisor of Choice can be any member of the university community (faculty, staff, students). Advisors of Choice cannot be an attorney, a parent, or legal guardian. An Advisor of Choice can help in preparation before the hearing. Additionally, advisors are able to communicate quietly and through written notes during the hearing; however, they are not permitted to speak formally during the hearing. Even if accompanied by an advisor of choice, the parties, and not the advisor of choice, must respond to inquiries from the presiding conduct officer and the hearing board. The University may remove or dismiss an advisor of choice who becomes disruptive or who does not abide by the restrictions on their participation, as determined by the university official conducting the hearing. Case Manager: The professional staff member assigned to hold pre-hearing meetings with participants in a University Conduct Board hearing (complainant/respondent/witness) and who may be a resource for procedural questions to the participants prior to the hearing. The case manager does not advise the participants in decisions but provides information regarding procedures and helps the participants understand the process. Conduct Conference: The process in which the allegations regarding a purported violation of the Code of Student Conduct are presented to the conduct officer (typically a designee of the Community Standards Officer) to determine if a violation(s) took place, the student accepts responsibility or is found responsible or not responsible for the violation, and, if responsible, what sanctions are appropriate. This meeting is between the conduct officer and the charged student(s).
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