H. Residence Hall Judicial System
In order to maintain an environment conducive to learning, all students who enter the residence halls- residents as well as non-residents-are expected to observe conduct regulations listed in the Residence Halls Guidebook. Staff members are trained to confront students accused of misconduct and, if found guilty, hold them accountable for their actions. Complaint adjudication procedures provide that students accused of misconduct receive notice of the violation and an opportunity to respond.
Violation of University Housing policies are heard through a system that has different levels of adjudication depending on the nature and seriousness of the infraction. Area coordinators and hall coordinators are authorized to reprimand residents for minor offenses and impose educational sanctions. Complaints alleging serious misconduct warranting suspension are adjudicated by the director of university housing and, in some cases, by a University hearing officer.
Complaints of residence hall misconduct filed against students who do not live in the residence halls are handled under the Code of Student Life. In lieu of imposing a formal sanction, the vice president may elect to notify the accused student in writing and issue a citation reminding him or her of residence hall policy. If a citation is issued, a copy of the letter will be kept on file for reference in the event the student is accused on another occasion, in which case the Office of the Vice President will investigate both complaints and may bring formal charges.
Case Referral
Any complaint may be referred by residence hall staff to the vice president for consideration under the Code of Student Life and the Judicial Procedure for Alleged Violations of the Code of Student Life. Under these procedures, sanctions imposed upon students range from a Disciplinary Warning to Expulsion. Students found guilty of aggravated assault, sexual abuse, selling drugs,
intentionally setting a fire or tampering with fire equipment, or threatening another with a gun or other dangerous weapon in the residence halls are ordinarily suspended from the University.
Review
A resident suspended from the residence halls by the director of university housing may appeal the decision to the vice president as outlined in the Residence Halls Guidebook.