Standards of Conduct and Student Discipline
The University requires an environment conducive to the intellectual and personal growth of its students. National Louis University seeks to cultivate a sense of personal integrity in each of its students. Students are expected, therefore, to strive toward this objective and to develop as individuals in a manner that is consistent with the educational purposes of the University.
National Louis University has in place policies governing the following areas:
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Cell Phone Usage
- Children on Campus
- Classroom Etiquette
- Damage, Liability, Loss or Theft
- Disruption
- Drugs
- Facilities and Property
- Fire Safety
- Firearms and Explosives
- Forgery
- Gambling
- Personal and Physical Safety
- Requests by Officials of the University
- Sales and Soliciting
- Smoking
- Telephone
Please visit the National Louis University Policy Handbook to read each policy.
Violations of University Policy, Local, State, or Federal Laws
Students are expected to comply with all local, state, and federal laws and ordinances. They are subject to all rules and regulations, both academic and co-curricular, developed by the University and included in any of its publications. A student alleged to have violated one or more rules, laws, or regulations will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Hearing and Appeal System and/or disciplinary action by the civil authorities.
Policy on Student Disciplinary Hearing and Appeals System
The formal responsibility for student discipline has been delegated to the Executive Director of Student Affairs. This includes:
- Administering the regulations of the University.
- Counseling students involved in disciplinary matters.
- Coordinating the judicial procedures.
- Processing communication and maintaining a central file of disciplinary actions.
National Louis University focuses attention on the development of a student’s potential by encouraging self-discipline, fostering a respect for the rights of others, and encouraging cooperation with the regulations of the University. Therefore, the disciplinary process provides opportunity for students to:
- Reassess those aspects of their personal behavior that necessitated disciplinary action.
- Increase their awareness of the expectations that the campus community holds.
- Accept responsibility for modifying their behavior to better meet these responsibilities.
- Continue their education and development through their discipline experience.
Such a program requires a positive regard for the welfare of the individual student and a rational commitment to resolving disciplinary situations in a constructive and educational manner. However, when a student deliberately disregards the regulations of the campus community, sanctions will be imposed as an expression of the community’s interest in achieving a positive living and learning environment.
Please visit the National Louis University Policy Handbook to read the full policy and procedures.
Students with Disabilities—Grievance Procedures
Informal Complaint Procedure
If a student is comfortable, she or he should speak first about the concerns with his or her faculty member, program director or college dean. In these discussions, a satisfactory resolution may be readily found.
An applicant who feels she or he has been discriminated against because of a disability may speak with his or her enrollment representative regarding the situation or contact the Department of Diversity, Access and Equity. A student or applicant who is uncertain about filing a formal complaint may wish to discuss the question informally with the Director of Diversity and Employment; 847.947.5275; FAX 847.947.5610. This informal discussion may result in the development of an approach enabling the student or applicant to deal with the situation or the Director of Diversity and Employment may take the complaint under formal review.
Formal Grievance Procedure
A student or applicant who decides to file a formal complaint should contact the Department of Diversity, Access and Equity, 847.947.5275. If the grievance concerns the actions of the Director of Diversity and Employment, the grievance will be investigated by an impartial university official. All other grievances will be promptly investigated and reviewed by the Director of Diversity and Employment. The purpose of the review is to determine if university policy and applicable federal and local law have been followed and, if not, to address the consequences that may have resulted and take appropriate corrective action. Information relevant to the matter may be requested from the involved parties. Upon the completion of the investigation, the Director of Diversity and Employment will provide a response notifying the student or applicant of the findings and recommendations.
A student or applicant who uses the complaint procedure must not be retaliated against for doing so. The student or applicant may choose another student, faculty or staff employee to accompany him or her through the procedure. The other student or employee may help to express the complaint. A student or applicant who finds that a complaint is not resolved to his or her satisfaction may appeal to the Provost or to the Vice President of Human Resources. The finding and response from either of these officers is the final response for the university. Additionally, a student or applicant who believes that she or he has been harassed or discriminated against because of a disability can file a Charge of Discrimination at their regional U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. For example, the Illinois and Wisconsin Regional office is at 111 N. Canal Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60606.