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Section
IV - Judicial Bodies
Each person involved in the administration of the student judicial system at Wright State University will set as a goal the fair, objective, and humane approach to all cases. While consistent and equitable treatment in the disciplinary process is another goal, each case must be dealt with based on the circumstances of that particular situation. Those involved in the judicial system should also be aware that their efforts are directed toward:
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Protecting the integrity and order of the institution.
Preserving the health and safety of the University community.
Educating the students involved with the judicial process so that they may gain insight into the reasons and consequences of their behavior, learn self-discipline, and accept the responsibilities of membership in the University community.
Identifying and acting upon factors, environmental and/or personal, which may have contributed significantly to the unacceptable behavior.
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The following officials and judicial panels shall review and process issues of student conduct.
A. Conduct Officers
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Student Affairs Staff
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Composition:
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Members of the Division of Student Affairs administrative staff, including professional and/or graduate staff members within the department of Residence Services, Student Activities, Greek Affairs, and Student Union.
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How Appointed:
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Appointed by the Director of Student Judicial Affairs and/or assumed as part of his/her job responsibilities.
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Jurisdiction:
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Adjudication of category “A” offenses.
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Term of Service:
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Duration of employment at Wright State University.
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Authority:
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May assign any sanction excluding those that terminate a student from his/her current residential agreement or enrollment at the University.
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Director of Student Judicial Services
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Composition:
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The director is a member of the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs administrative staff.
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How Appointed:
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Assumed as a function of job responsibilities.
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Jurisdiction:
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Adjudication of cases involving “B” violations where it has been determined that the case will be resolved through a conduct conference. Additionally, he/she will also serve as the appellate option for students involved in “A” violations and Health and Welfare Conferences.
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Term of Service:
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Duration of employment at Wright State University.
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Authority:
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May assign any sanction provided for in the code.
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B. Judicial Review Panel
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Judicial Review Panel (JRP)
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Composition:
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Composed of five members of the University community, including one faculty member, one staff member, and three students. One student will be designated by the director or designee to serve as the chair. Quorum for any JRP hearing shall consist of at least one faculty or staff member and two students.
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How Appointed:
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Faculty members are appointed by the Faculty Senate. Staff and student panel members are appointed by the director or designee.
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Jurisdiction:
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Adjudication of any category “B” violations.
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Term of Office:
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One academic year. (Appointment for additional years of service is permitted)
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Authority:
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May assign any sanction provided for in the Code.
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C. Academic Integrity Hearing Panel (AIHP)
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Academic Integrity Hearing Panel (AIHP)
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Composition:
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Composed of three faculty members, one of whom is designated as the chair, and two students.
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How Appointed:
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The University Faculty Senate president and director will collaborate to recommend a chair, two at-large members, and one alternate member to the Faculty Executive Committee for approval by the Faculty Senate. The director or designee will appoint two student representatives and one alternate member.
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Jurisdiction:
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Adjudicates cases of academic dishonesty when a resolution has not been reached during a meeting between the student and faculty member.
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Term of Office:
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The chair will serve for a term of two academic years. All other panel members will serve a term of one academic year. (Appointment for additional years of service is permitted)
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Authority:
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May assign any sanction provided for in the code.
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D. Appeals Panel
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Appeals Panel
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Composition:
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Comprised of two faculty members, including the chair, and one student.
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How Appointed:
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The University Faculty Senate president and director will collaborate to recommend a chair, one at large member, and one alternate member to for Faculty Senate ratification. The director or designee will appoint the student representative.
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Jurisdiction:
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Serves as the appellate body of any case adjudicated by a hearing panel or the Director/designee of Student Judicial Services. The panel is responsible for Determining if fundamental fairness was followed; verifying if decisions were adequately supported by the documentation, witnesses, etc and for reviewing sanction(s) imposed for appropriateness.
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Term of Office:
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The chair will serve for a term of two academic years. All other panel members will serve a term of one academic year. (Additional years of service is permitted)
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Authority:
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The appeal panel may affirm any part of or entire decision of a hearing panel or director/designee; remand back the case to the original hearing panel or director/designee; reduce or nullify any sanctions assigned or dismiss the violation. The appellate decision of the panel is final.
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