Conduct Process Overview

When the University receives an Incident Report that names a student as its subject (Responding Student), the following process is initiated:

1. Incident Report or Complaint received.
2. Incident is assessed for possible policy violation.
3. Upon assessment of an incident, the incident is documented in the online Student Conduct management system. If the incident does not rise to the level of a policy violation, the incident is dismissed and does not constitute a record of student conduct.
4. Informal Resolutions are determined by the administrator, as well as the severity of the policy violation. Informal Resolution are an educational tool to prevent the recurrence of behavior. Informal Resolution will not be considered a part of a permanent conduct file, however, will be documented and considered in the event of future conduct violations.
5. Formal Resolutions are determined by the administrator, as well as the severity of the policy violation. The purpose of a formal resolution is to determine if the Responding Student holds any responsibility for the policy violations.
   1. After determining that a formal resolution is necessary, the Office of Student Engagement reviews the case and imposes sanctions. Utilizing all information available, a member of the Office of Student Engagement will determine whether or not it appears that a violation of the policy has taken place.
6. Written notice of the results of the formal resolution is provided.
7. If applicable, Responding Student are provided the right to appeal the outcome of the process pursuant to the right to appeal outlined below.