Policy for Involuntary Leave for Medical/Psychological Reasons

Standards for Involuntary Leave

1. Authority for the policy: "In the legitimate interest of the university in protecting property and the safety and welfare of specific individuals or the general public, the University President or his/her designee may temporarily suspend an individual pending a decision by a university hearing board" (Student Rights and Responsibilities, University Catalog) .
2. Proscribed Behavior: Any student who:
   1. Engages, or threatens to engage, in behavior which poses imminent danger of causing substantial harm to self and/or others, or
   2. Engages, or threatens to engage, in behavior which would cause significant property damage, or directly and substantially impede the lawful activities of others, shall be subject to involuntary withdrawal in accordance with the procedures set forth below.

Procedure for Leave

1. Upon preliminary investigation, the student may be required to leave the university for a period of time. If the student is required to leave, it is expected that in that time, the student will seek a psychological evaluation. This evaluation will be shared with the Office of Student Affairs and the Director of Counseling.
2. In order to return and/or remain in school the student must be evaluated by the Director of Counseling or his/her designee. The student will need to meet with the Vice President of Student Affairs or his/her designee. The Vice President of Student Affairs or his/her designee, in consultation with the Director of Counseling or his/her designee, the Chief of University Police or his/her designee, and, if applicable, the Director of Residence Life or his/her designee, will decide if the student is cleared to return to school. If cleared to return to school, a contract will be developed which prescribes responsibilities of the student. These responsibilities may include: ongoing counseling, removal from or relocation within residence life, refraining from alcohol and/or drug use, etc. Failure to comply with this contract would result in immediate suspension from the university.

Ex-Offenders Review Board

If a student has answered "yes" to question 19a or b on the SUNY Application for Admissions or has a pending charge of a felony or has been convicted of a felony, additional information will be needed in order to process the admission/reinstatement application.

It is the policy of the university (Fredonia) to require supplemental information from applicants who have been convicted of a felony or who have been dismissed from other colleges due to disciplinary misconduct. This information will be reviewed by the Admissions Review Committee.

The Admissions Review Committee may deny admission to applicants based on an individual's prior conduct or conviction where the admission "would involve an unreasonable risk to property or to the safety or welfare of specific individuals or the general public" (Corrections Law, section 752). The committee may also recommend the applicant be admitted with or without special conditions relating to major selection, course scheduling, involvement in campus activities or campus housing.