Center for Student Integrity

FAQs

FAQs for Disruptive Conduct Disciplinary System

 

The disruptive conduct disciplinary system is designed to address complaints of student misconduct as it relates to Statute 21. The process is initiated by a formal complaint to the Associate Dean of Students in the University, Center for Student Integrity.

Making a complaint

Who can make a complaint of disruptive conduct?

Anyone can file a complaint of disruptive conduct within 60 days from the date of the incident. This includes faculty, staff, students, administrators, and non-university affiliated individuals.

How do I make a complaint?

Complaints must be in writing and can be made from this link.

What happens after a complaint is filed?

The complaint will be reviewed to determine the next course of action and the person making the complaint will receive follow-up.

Responding to a complaint

I received notice that I may have violated Statute 21, what do I do?

Follow the instructions in the notice you received. If you have questions about the notice, contact the Center for Student Integrity.

How will the complaint be resolved?

All complaints are resolved in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Disruptive Conduct Disciplinary System. You will have the opportunity to see and respond to any information used in determining if there was a violation of Statute 21.

What type of information is used in the decision-making process?

Both you and the complainant have the opportunity to provide information for consideration in whether there was a violation of Statute 21. Information may also be gathered by the Center for Student Integrity during the investigation.  Information may include, but is not limited to, written statements, interview summaries/statements from parties and witnesses, pictures, social media posts, video recordings (including campus safety and security video recordings), and audio recordings.

What are my responsibilities in the process?
  • To be truthful and honest
  • To speak for yourself
  • To directly communicate with and be respectful to the University personnel involved in the investigative and adjudicatory process
  • To adhere to assigned deadlines
  • To respond to inquiries in a timely manner
  • To be the sole author of any written material you submit
What support is available to me?

University resources available to you at your current student status will remain available to you, unless they have been restricted. This can include Student Wellness and other related services.  You may bring to the disciplinary proceeding a person of your choice whose role is entirely limited to providing support, cannot speak or act on your behalf, and does not have another role in the process.     

What is the timeline?

Matters are typically resolved within 60 days but may take longer depending on factors such as the complexity of the facts and number of witnesses.

I was only a [neutral observer] at the underlying event, why am I getting a letter informing me that I may have engaged in disruptive conduct?

The University does not exempt anyone from Statute 21’s definition of disruptive conduct and the associated disciplinary process, including people who groups designate as “observers” or “liaisons.” Any student who participates in a matter determined to be disruptive is subject to disciplinary action under the Disruptive Conduct Disciplinary System.

People in the process

What is the role of the Associate Dean of Students in the University, Center for Student Integrity?

The Associate Dean of Students (ADS) is the steward of the process and ensures all procedures are properly followed. The ADS will work with all parties involved – the complainant, respondent and witnesses – to facilitate a resolution to the reported behavior. Based on an initial inquiry and in consultation with the Faculty Chair of the Standing Disciplinary Committee on Disruptive Conduct, the ADS has the discretion and authority to dismiss the complaint. Alternatively, the ADS has the authority to resolve the complaint informally, or refer the complaint to the Faculty Chair, who in turn, may formally convene a disciplinary committee to hear the incident

What is the role of the Faculty Chair of the Standing Disciplinary Committee on Disruptive Conduct?

The Faculty Chair of the Standing Disciplinary Committee on Disruptive Conduct (Faculty Chair) is a role that can be assigned to any faculty member serving on the University-wide Standing Committee on Disruptive Conduct at the sole discretion of the Provost. One Faculty Chair is chosen from the pool of faculty appointed to this role to serve as the decisionmaker in a particular matter. In consultation with the Associate Dean of Students in the University, Center for Student Integrity, the Faculty Chair will decide how a particular matter will be resolved.

What is the role of the University-wide Standing Disciplinary Committee on Disruptive Conduct?

The University-Wide Standing Disciplinary Committee on

Disruptive Conduct is appointed by the Provost and is comprised of faculty, staff, and students. The Committee hears and adjudicates complaints against students in the formal resolution process of the Disciplinary System for Disruptive Conduct.

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