Student Code of Conduct
This document outlines the university's expectations for student behavior.
What is the Student Code of Conduct.
The first two things a justice should do before a hearing begins.
What is read through the hearing packet and be at least 15 minutes early.
Talking about cases in the dining hall is a violation of THIS and the reason you are asked to leave the program.
What is confidentiality?
If you know a student personally who is involved in a hearing, you should consider doing this.
What is recusing yourself?
This office is in charge of adjudication of all conduct and honor code violations of the Guide to Campus Life.
What is the Office of Community Standards?
The primary goal of the student conduct process is not punishment, but this.
What is education and student development?
This should be silenced before entering the hearing room.
What is your phone?
Even after a case ends, Student Justices must continue protecting this.
What is confidential case information?
Student Justices should base decisions on this rather than personal opinions.
What is the evidence?
Student Justices represent these values during every hearing.
What are integrity, fairness, and respect?
This standard is used in most student conduct hearings instead of "beyond a reasonable doubt."
What is the preponderance of the evidence?
This type of question is preferred because it allows participants to explain their answers.
What are open-ended questions?
True or False: It's okay to tell your roommate about a funny hearing as long as you don't use names.
What is False?
True or False: It's acceptable to vote based on who seems nicest.
What is False?
This document explains hearing procedures and responsibilities.
What is the Student Justice Handbook?
Students should be treated with this principle, even when they are accused of violating policy.
What is fairness (or respect/due process)?
During a student's presentation, Student Justices should avoid making these because they may appear biased.
What are assumptions or judgments?
If someone asks about a case you're serving on, your best response is this.
"I can't discuss student conduct matters."
This quality means applying the same standards to every student.
What is consistency?
A conduct hearing should always provide students with this opportunity.
What is the opportunity to be heard?
A Student Justice member should never discuss confidential case details with these people.
Who is anyone who is not a justice or a staff member of the Office of Community Standards?
Your facial expressions should always communicate this.
What is neutrality/professionalism?
Breaking confidentiality can damage trust in this entire process.
What is the student conduct system?
Even when you disagree with another justice, discussions should remain this.
What is respectful and professional?
The purpose of sanctions is to encourage this.
What is accountability and learning?