The student conduct process is educational in nature. When a student is found responsible for a university policy violation, sanctions may be required to foster an opportunity for the student to reflect on their decisions and identify future behaviors that are consistent with university and community expectations. The misconduct process assists students in developing skills and applying information in future decisions to reduce the likelihood of negative consequences and promote socially responsible behavior.
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Educational Sanctions
Educational outcomes of the misconduct process, may include, but are not limited to:
- Alcohol Education Programs such as BASICS and Choices about Alcohol
- Marijuana Education Programs
- Decision Making Programs
- Reflection Activities
- Residence Hall specific activities
Student Status Sanctions
As defined in UWS Chapter 17, the University may utilize the following student status sanctions for nonacademic misconduct:
- Written Reprimand
- Disciplinary Probation
- Suspension
- Expulsion
Other Sanctions
As provided in UWS Chapter 17, the University may utilize the following additional sanctions:
- Denial of specified university privileges
- Payment of restitution
- Service sanctions
- Imposition of reasonable terms and conditions on continued student status
- Removal from a course in progress
- Enrollment restrictions on a course or program
Parent/Guardian Involvement
In some instances, contacting a student's parent/guardian may be appropriate. Click above to learn more about this policy.
Restorative Process
In certain situations, restorative processes may be utilized to give the impacted parties greater voice in the resolution. Click to read more
Appeals to the Chancellor
When a sanction of enrollment restrictions, suspension, or expulsion is/are prescribed by a nonacademic hearing committee or examiner, the respondent or complainant, if applicable, may appeal the decision to the Chancellor. Read more in this section,
Appeals to the Board of Regents
Final institutional decisions in both nonacademic and academic misconduct cases may be appealed to the Board of Regents under the procedures outlined in the administrative code.