UCB Procedure
The standard of proof used by the UCB
Preponderance of evidence
This code is used when there is illegal use or possession of alcohol, drugs or drug paraphernalia, or any other violation of the Syracuse University Policy on Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Tobacco.
What is Code 10?
The Barnes Center offers workshops on these two substances
What is alcohol and cannabis/marijuana?
Syracuse University's jurisdiction applies to these areas
What is anywhere in the world, including online?
This party may be present at a hearing but may not speak
What/Who is the procedural advisor?
This code is used when a student is publicly intoxicated or otherwise behaving in an inappropriate manner in public
What is Code 9?
When a student is found responsible, their sanctions will always include at least two outcomes
A disciplinary status and educational intervention
The amnesty policy and when it might be applied
When a student/student organization calls for help on behalf of another student (or themselves) due to extreme intoxication, they will not be found responsible for violating the Code of Student Conduct
True or false: Is heresay permitted during a board?
True!
These codes are very similar however one refers specifically to a threat of or actual physical harm to a community member and the other refers to conduct which threatens the physical or mental health of a community member. Identify these codes and their description.
What are Codes 1 and 3?
This sanction is assigned to students who need to reflect on what they would like to accomplish with the rest of their time at SU and how their actions could impact their ability to accomplish their goals. They must also create an action plan for 5-10 of their goals.
What is the 44 Things Assignment?
The UCB does not hear these two types of cases
What are academic integrity and Title IX?
A student may appeal the conduct process after these two events
What is the informal resolution meeting and the University Conduct Board?
A student is talking to someone on Marshall Street. It is a heated conversation and all of a sudden the student takes their Hydroflask and uses it to hit the person they are talking to. The water bottle now violates this code
Code 13 - improper use as a weapon of any otherwise permitted object or material
This workshop discusses how students can be more polite and considerate to those in their community to ultimately become a better member of the community
What is the Civility Workshop?
The complainant and respondent will receive the UCB Opinion within this many business days
8 business days after the hearing
Identify the order of events during a hearing (Hint: think about the script and be specific)
1. Introductions and description of the process by the chairperson
2. Reading of the charges against the respondent, and the respondent's response to these charges
3. Opening Statements (complainant then respondent)
4. Presentation of case by the complainant including any witnesses
5. Presentation of case by the respondent including any witnesses
6. Closing Statements (complainant then respondent)
A group of 3 students are seen running around campus. Two of them drop cans of Four Loko when they see DPS. DPS yells at them to stop where they are but they keep running. As DPS follows them, one picks up a traffic cone and keeps running all the way into the residence hall. These would be the appropriate charges
What is 6 (theft), 9 (disorderly conduct), 10 (alcohol), 12 (failure to comply)
This sanction is required when a student steals or damages property
What is restitution?
List at least 3 of the 6 rationales for determining sanctions (+200 for naming all 6)
· the extent of harm caused to or impact on individuals and the community
· the potential for ongoing risk to the student, other individuals, the community, or property
· a student’s disciplinary record and history of past conduct status sanctions
· level of intent, remorse, cooperation, and willingness to take responsibility
· evidence that the student’s conduct was motivated by bias
· sanctions issued in prior similar University conduct cases