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OFFICE OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND COMMUNITY STANDARDS
PENALTIES/SANCTIONS
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Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards Student Conduct Process Flow Chart University Policies/ How to File a Formal Complaint Hearing Tips for the Advisor of the Accused |
Penalties/Sanctions
Individuals or student organizations found to have violated University policies, rules, regulations, or standards of conduct shall be subject to a range of disciplinary actions, as imposed by the University Conduct Officer. More than one sanction may be imposed for any single violation. Penalties and sanctions that may be imposed include, but are not limited to, the following: Expulsion Expulsion is a permanent separation of the student from the University. An expelled student shall not be permitted on University property. Tuition and general University fee refunds will be determined in accordance with the University refund policy as approved by the Board of Trustees. In the case of a student organization, the group will lose its official recognition, all allocated funding, and all other privileges. Suspension Suspension is a separation of the student from the University for a specified period of time. A suspended student may not attend classes, take exams, receive grades, maintain a position as a Drexel University co-op student, hold a leadership position, or be on University premises without the authorization of the Director of Public Safety throughout the entire duration of the suspension period. A suspended student must surrender his/her University-issued identification card to the University Conduct Officer for the duration of the suspension. In the case of a student organization, suspension will result in the loss of privileges including but not limited to the use of campus facilities, participation in University activities, use of allocated funds, and sponsorship of official activities. Loss of privileges may also include recruitment and pledging activities. Deferred Suspension Deferred suspension serves as a final warning that any further violation(s) of University policy obligates the University to consider suspension as a primary educational response. Disciplinary Probation For a specified period of time the student or student organization may be placed on Disciplinary Probation. Disciplinary Probation provides the student or organization with the opportunity to prove to the University that he/she/it will contribute in a positive manner to the University community. Should a student or organization violate University policies while on Disciplinary Probation, more severe sanctions shall be imposed. Disciplinary Probation will specify any restrictions with which the individual must comply such as not representing the University in any extra-curricular activity or holding an office in any student group or organization. Disciplinary Reprimand The student or student organization is warned that further misconduct shall result in more severe disciplinary action. Restitution The student or student organization is required to make monetary reimbursement for repair/replacement of property or service rendered to the University or to other persons, groups, or organizations for specified damages by a date designated by the University Conduct Officer. Housing Reassignment A student is involuntarily reassigned to a new location on campus. This action may include restriction from entering a residence hall(s) for a designated period of time. Loss of Housing A student is involuntarily removed from University housing for a designated period of time. Removal from the residence halls means the student must properly check out of his or her room in accordance with existing University procedures within the time constraints established by the University Conduct Officer. As indicated in the Occupancy Agreement, the resident will be liable for the full room charge specified if a replacement assignment cannot be made by the Office of Residential Living. The sanction conferred by the University Conduct Officer may stipulate requirements that must be fulfilled for reinstatement in the residence halls. Deferred Loss of Housing Deferred Loss of Housing serves as a final warning that any further violation(s) of University policy obligates the University to consider loss of housing privileges as a primary educational response. Ban from Residence Halls A student is prohibited from entering the residence halls for a designated period of time. The student may not be signed in as a guest. Restricted Access The residence hall visitation and guest privileges of the resident student are revoked for a designated period of time. Assignment of a Constructive/Educational Task A student is required to complete a task that benefits the individual, campus, or community. Examples include, but are not limited to, performing compensatory service, writing reaction or research papers, attending programs or lectures, or other educational sanctions deemed appropriate by the University Conduct Officer. Hold on Records The University may withhold transcripts, grades, diplomas, or other official records pending the disposition of cases if such action is reasonably necessary to preserve the University's ability to enforce its policies. Notification of Parent or Legal Guardian The University may inform a student's parent or legal guardian that the student has been found in violation of University rules and policies that concern the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance or that involve a crime of violence or a nonforcible sex offense. Interim Suspension In certain circumstances, the Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services, or a designee, may impose a University or residence hall suspension prior to a hearing before the Conduct Board or Administrative Hearing Officer. 1) Interim suspension may be imposed: a) to ensure the safety and well-being of members of the University community or preservation of University property; 2) During the interim suspension, students shall be denied access to residence halls and/or other University activities or privileges for which the student might otherwise be eligible, as the Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services or designee may determine to be appropriate. 3) In the case of a student organization, the organization's activities and participation in University events may be limited as specified by the Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services. If appropriate, interim suspension may include the cessation of all activities and the withdrawal of recognition and allocated funding by the University pending final outcome of the proceedings. A hearing will be conducted before the Conduct Board or Administrative Hearing Officer as soon as possible to determine the final outcome of the case. A student group suspended on an interim basis has the right to request an opportunity to appear personally before the Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services or a designee within five business days from the effective date of the interim suspension to discuss the suspension. This request should be made to the University Conduct Officer, in writing. The decision of the Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services or designee as to whether or not interim suspension will hold is final. The University reserves the right at any time to make any changes to the foregoing Drexel University Student Conduct Policy that, in its sole judgment, it determines are appropriate. |
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Last Modified Wednesday September 19 2007 |
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