University of Wisconsin–Madison

Registered Student Organization Disciplinary Probation Review Process

1. The Disciplinary Probation Review Process is an opportunity for a Registered Student Organization (RSO) to demonstrate the steps its members have taken to become productive and engaged members of the university community.

2. An RSO, after completing half of their Disciplinary Probation and upon completion of all Educational Sanctions, may request a review of their Disciplinary Probation status. Requests must be submitted via the online form that can be found at https://conduct.students.wisc.edu/registered-student-organizations/. An RSO may only request a review of their Disciplinary Probation once per sanction unless otherwise allowed by the Director of OSCCS or their designee. When submitting the request, an RSO should include the following:

a. A description showing what the RSO has done in response to the original violation beyond the sanctions listed in their outcome letter;

b. A letter of recommendation from their RSO advisor (as identified in the Wisconsin Involvement Network);

c. An action plan outlining how the RSO will positively contribute to the university community going forward;

d. A proposed alteration to the RSO’s Disciplinary Probation.

3. Upon receipt of the Disciplinary Probation Review Request, the Director of OSCCS or their designee will review the information to determine if the RSO meets the criteria for review. If the Director of OSCCS or their designee determines the RSO meets the criteria, they will contact the RSO to schedule a review meeting.

4. At the review meeting, the Director of OSCCS or their designee and the RSO will discuss the submission and why the RSO believes the Disciplinary Probation status should be altered. Following the meeting, the Director of OSCCS or their designee will make a determination on the status of the RSO’s Disciplinary Probation. The Director of OSCCS or their designee may do either of the following:

a. Deny the request; or

b. Modify the restrictions and/or length of the Disciplinary Probation status. The Director of OSCCS or their designee cannot alter the original sanctions to increase or add new sanctions.

5. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of the meeting, the Director of OSCCS or their designee will issue a decision regarding any changes to the RSO’s Disciplinary Probation status. The Director of OSCCS’s or their designee’s communication will include a rationale for the basis of the decision. This decision is not appealable.

6. If the Director of OSCCS or their designee denies the RSO’s request to alter its Disciplinary Probation status, they may allow the RSO to request another review of its Disciplinary Probation status. The Director of OSCCS or their designee will communicate this allowance and any stipulations in their decision.