The University has the authority to penalize or impose sanctions on students who violate University regulations. In determining
possible sanctions, the University shall consider such matters as the nature of the particular offense, the welfare of the student
and the University community, and the prior disciplinary record of the student. Usual sanctions are listed and explained in this section.
In addition to these sanctions, other sanctions, as appropriate for a particular case, may be imposed. Each level of hearing body may
use creative educational sanctions that are designed to be developmental in nature.
Reprimand
Official written or oral statement to the student that he or she is guilty of violating a University regulation.
A reprimand warns that any further such actions may result in a more severe sanction.
Restitution
Compensation to the University or an individual for damages to University property or personal property.
Social Probation
Status given to less serious policy violations, and in some cases,
a restriction of privileges for a specified time.
University Service
Mandated service to the University of up to 16 hours to be completed within
a specified time frame.
Educational Sanction
A developmental sanction requiring attendance or participation in a prearranged
class, program or activity designed to prevent or deal with high risk behavior.
Counseling
A student may be referred to Counseling Center for a counseling evaluation with prior arrangement of the Counseling Center.
Parental Notification
A written sanction that notifies and discloses to a parent, parents or legal guardian of a student who is under the age of 21, information regarding the violation of University regulations governing the use of possession of alcohol of a controlled substance. *Students have the right to appeal parental notification to the Associate Provost/Vice President for Student Affairs.
Loss of Visitation Privileges
Period of time where a student loses all visitation privileges. During loss of visitation privileges the student is not allowed to check visitors
into his or her residence hall, and they are not allowed to be checked into the residence hall of another student. The guidelines for sanctioning visitation violations are as follows:
First Offense: Two week loss of visitation privileges and a verbal reprimand.
Second Offense: Two month loss of visitation privileges and a written
reprimand.
Third Offense: One semester loss of visitation privileges.
Administrative Assessment
A pecuniary sanction of up to $2,000 to be paid to the University.
Eviction
Forced removal from University Housing, a classroom or other University property.
University Probation
Status which carries a severe warning that any further violation of University
regulations that may result in the student going before the Student Disciplinary Council for consideration of suspension
or expulsion. This may include restriction of privileges for a specified period of time.
Suspension
Forced withdrawal from the University for a specific period of time or until stated conditions
have been met as determined by the Student Disciplinary Council.
Expulsion
Permanent, forced withdrawal from the University as determined by the Student Disciplinary Council.
