Types of Disciplinary Actions

Academic Misconduct

Academic misconduct, including but not limited to plagiarism, cheating, other academic dishonesty, class disruption, disrespect of others, the violation of class rules of decorum, tardiness, and absences may be dealt with by the teacher's counseling and warning, and may be punished by the teacher by grade reduction and academic assignments consistent with the policy of the university and of the department. If a student's grade for the course is reduced because of dishonesty, this action should be reported to the Division Chair. An appeal of the teacher's disciplinary decision may be made to the Division Chair, and then to the Executive Vice-President of Academic Affairs. Academic misconduct may also be the basis for further disciplinary action upon referral to the Executive Vice-President of Academic Affairs.

Residential Misconduct

Residential misconduct, including but not limited to misconduct in the residence halls, violations of rules of residential living, and disputes between and among students occurring in the residential setting, may be conciliated by and may result in counseling and warning by the Resident Assistant or may be reported to the Executive Director of Student Life. Continued violations may result in removal from campus housing.

Code of Conduct Issues and Other Misconduct

Other misconduct, whether occurring on campus or in violation of the off-campus expectations, shall be reported to the Director of Campus Safety.
On all matters reported to the Director of Campus Safety, that officer may conciliate, counsel, warn, censure, assign community service, restrict or revoke privileges, order restitution, assign disciplinary probation, final disciplinary probation, suspension, and dismissal. An appeal of the disciplinary actions of the Director of Campus Safety may be made in writing by the student within five working days to the University Hearing Officer.