Disciplinary Sanctions
A sanction is a
consequence placed upon a student for violation of specified
University rule and/ or regulation, including a notice that further
violations may lead to more severe disciplinary sanctions. Failure
to complete a specified sanction will be considered an additional
violation under “Official Compliance.” In recommending a conduct
sanctions for student misconduct, the conduct committee or hearing officer will
consider:
1.
facts of the case as presented by the accuser(s) and the
accused.
2.
existence of any physical information or testimony of material
witnesses.
3.
type and severity of the offense.
4.
previous incidents of misconduct committed by the individual(s)
accused.
One or more sanctions
will be selected from the following list, based on the criteria
listed above. Students should note that even though they are of
legal age to consume or possess alcohol, MSUM and MnSCU policies
prohibit the use or possession of alcohol or illegal drugs on
campus.
A. No Action
If the charges prove to be
unfounded, no action will be taken against the accused.
B. Restitution
Required services, payment or
reimbursement of funds to the University or to other persons,
groups, or organizations for damages incurred.
C. Confiscation
Goods used or possessed in
violation of University rules and regulations, including falsified
information or identification will be confiscated.
D. Restricted Access
to University Facilities
A student or other person(s)
may be removed from and/or have access restricted to specified
campus facilities, including relocation in or removal from the
residence hall system.
E. Loss of Privileges
A student may be denied the
right to privileges and services of the University.
F. Education
Mandatory educational
activities such as workshops and writing assignments.
G. Community/Campus Service
Assigned volunteer hours
on-campus or in the community.
H. Participation in a
Specific Program
A student may be required to
participate in a specific program(s), such as a counseling program,
community service, an alcohol education program, an educational
class, or other program participation as assigned. Failure to
participate as directed may result in the imposition of additional
sanctions, including suspension or expulsion.
I. Reprimand & Warning
(Oral or Written)
A student may be given a
written or oral reprimand and/or a written or oral warning. Inherent
in this sanction is the risk of additional penalties to be assigned
if further misconduct occurs.
J. Disciplinary
Probation
A specified period of review
during which the student must demonstrate the ability to comply with
University rules and regulations, and any other sanctions as
outlined above and/or conditions which have been imposed in writing.
The specific terms of the probation will be determined on a case by
case basis. Notification may be given to other University officials
as necessary. Further misconduct may result in additional penalties
to be assigned.
K. Suspension
Denial of the privilege of
enrollment for a specified period of time after which the student is
eligible to return. Conditions for re-admission may be specified.
L. Summary Suspension
A student may be temporarily
suspended, pending a hearing, when the student’s actions or threat
of action indicated a serious threat to the welfare and safety of
persons or property.
M. Expulsion
Permanent denial of the
privilege of enrollment at the University. The student must leave
University housing and cease all use of University owned buildings
and properties within two days after the expulsion is imposed.
N. Voluntary
Withdrawal
In some circumstances, based
on mutual agreement, the student may be allowed to withdraw on a
voluntary basis. Conditions may be imposed concerning the period of
time after which the student may petition for reentry, and/or for
other conditions to be met prior to application for reentry. A
meeting will be required with the Vice President for Student Affairs
or the Vice President’s designee prior to the student’s application
for readmission.
O. Non-enrolled
Students
Students who are not currently
enrolled in the University remain subject to disciplinary action
upon re-enrollment for conduct that occurred during any period of
attendance. A withdrawal which is not based on mutual agreement does
not permit the student to evade responsibility for the misconduct
upon return.
P. Enrollment
Hold
If a student fails to respond
to a request to meet to discuss an alleged instance of student
misconduct, or if the student fails to comply with condition and
sanctions assigned as a result of the conduct, a hold may be placed
on the student’s ability to re-register or the student’s current
enrollment may be cancelled. Notification may be given to other
University officials as necessary.
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Disciplinary Records
Disciplinary records
regarding student’s conduct are kept separate from other academic
records. Information from disciplinary files are not available to
unauthorized persons without the express consent of the student
involved except under legal compulsion or in cases where the safety
or persons or property is involved. Records will be destroyed after
a period of five years.
Accessibility to
disciplinary records is limited. A student may have access to
his/her disciplinary records at any time provided that he/ she can
properly identify him/ herself and provided that the record is not
removed from the office.
The results of any
disciplinary action by the University and the results of any appeal
may be disclosed to an alleged victim in any crime of violence.
Records may be released
on a “need to know” basis to faculty, administrative staff, and
other authorized employees of the University. Determination of “need
to know” will be made by the Vice President for Student Affairs or
the University Judicial Officer. Information from records may be
released to other agencies and individuals when the student signs
for release of information. The information released is restricted to that
which applies to the explained purpose of the request. See also
Student Records (FERPA).
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