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Code of Conduct

Section VI - Sanctions

The following are University sanctions that may be assigned as a result of a student found in violation of the Code of Student Conduct. Sanctions may be imposed independently or in combination with other sanctions. Sanctions can be assigned to an individual student, groups of students, and student organizations.

A. Warning
A finding that the behavior violated a community standard and a written or verbal warning was issued to the student that any repetition of the behavior will result in more severe disciplinary action.

B. Educational Sanction
An order requiring the student or student organization to perform mandated service or to participate in an educational program or activity, including, but not limited to, an educational seminar, a treatment program for alcohol or drug abuse, psychological counseling, or mandated service.

C. Parental Notification
A letter or phone call notifying a parent or guardian of a student who is under 21 years of age (at the time the letter will be sent) that he/she has committed a violation of law or university policy pertaining to drugs or alcohol.

D. Alcohol and/or Drug Violations Sanctioning Guidelines
Incident results in:

Harm to Self, Others, or Property
No Harm to Self, Others, or Property
First Offense
Written warning, Substance abuse Assessment and probationary period and $50 fine and Parental Notification.
Written warning, Alcohol Edu. or Marijuana, 101 workshop $50 fine, probationary period possible Parental Notification.
Second Offense
Completion of intensive outpatient substance abuse program and Probationary status for no less than three academic quarters. $100 fine and Parental Notification.
Substance abuse assessment, probationary status for no less than three academic quarters. $100 fine and Parental Notification.
Third Offense
Suspension from school for no less than three academic quarters $150 fine and Parental Notification. Further violations may result in dismissal or expulsion.
Completion of outpatient substance abuse program, possible removal from campus Housing, probationary status for at least three academic quarters, $150 fine and Parental Notification. Further violations may result in suspension or dismissal.

The above sanctions are guidelines. Sanctions may be increased or decreased based on the severity of the incident, the impact upon the community, and/or the student's judicial history.

E. Restitution
Requires a student to pay for damages to property, or the property of members or of visitors to the university, or for misappropriation of university funds, or for other expenses incurred as a result of violations of the Code of Student Conduct. Such reimbursement will be charged to any student who alone, or through group activities, organizes or knowingly participates in the events causing the damages or costs. Restitution may be imposed separately or in addition to any other sanction(s).

F. Fine/Administrative Fee
A fine requires a student to pay a sum of money (not to exceed $200 per fine). An administrative fee is assessed to assist with costs associated with an educational workshop or program. The judicial body shall determine the amount of the fine. Fines may be imposed separately or in addition to any other sanction(s).

     The fines or fees listed below may be assessed.

Amount
Reason
$25
Fine due to failure to attend a meeting/conduct conference or complete a sanction by the required date.
$35
Fee to cover costs associated with an educational workshop, (Anger Management, Ethics Workshop, etc.).
$35
Fee for Alcohol Edu. or Marijuana 101 programs.
$50
Fine due to failure to attend or cancel within 24 hours a scheduled appointment or assessment with the Center for Psychological Services.
$50
Fine due to 1st alcohol or drug violation.
$50
Fee to cover costs associated with a drug and/or alcohol assessment.
$100
Fine due to 2nd alcohol or drug violation.
$150
Fine due to 3rd (and each subsequent) alcohol or drug violation.

G. Probation
A trial period during which a student must behave in a manner acceptable to the University. Under the status of disciplinary probation, a student is encouraged to seek advice and counsel from appropriate University officials. Conditions of probation may be set forth which restrict the student’s participation in co-curricular activities such as holding a student leadership position, competing in a sporting event(s), being employed on campus or other specified activities. Disciplinary probation status may also affect qualifications of some awards, prizes, or financial aid, particularly those stipulating conduct acceptable to the University. Established proof of a violation of the terms of probation, or of a further incident of misconduct while on probation, may result in separation from the University for not less than one academic quarter.

H. Loss of Privilege
The withdrawal of a privilege, use of a service, participation in a program, event, or activity for a specific period of time. The loss of privilege may prohibit a student or organization from participating in co-curricular or athletic activities, continuing a degree program, and/or prohibit a student from enrolling in a class or classes. This sanction may be imposed separately or in addition to any other sanction(s).

I. Termination of Recognition
An order terminating University recognition of a registered student organization for a specific or indefinite period of time.

J. No Contact Order
No contact orders are designed so that students involved in a campus judicial process do not have any communication with each other to help minimize further altercations between those involved. Students who have no contact orders are not to contact each other using ANY means. This can include comments, words or gestures in person, through (regular) mail, through email or by having someone else (friends, acquaintances, family members etc.) contact them.

K. Suspension
An action which excludes the student from registration, class attendance, residence in University-owned or -managed housing, and use of University facilities for a specified period of time normally not to exceed three academic quarters. The privilege of the use of University facilities/property is withdrawn by this action unless specific permission otherwise is obtained from the conduct officer.

When the suspension action is decided upon after the eighth week of the quarter and the presence of the student on campus is deemed not to be a threat, the suspension may be deferred until the end of the quarter at the discretion of the hearing panel or Director. Should the student be readmitted, established proof of a further incident of misconduct will result in additional suspension periods, dismissal, or expulsion. Additionally, the failure to observe the terms and conditions of a suspension may cause the extension of the suspension period or in further disciplinary action.

Any student who is suspended is entitled to a refund of fees in accordance with the University refund schedule. Furthermore, a notation will be placed on a student’s transcript indicating disciplinary suspension for the entire duration of the student’s suspension. Lastly, upon completion of the period of suspension and fulfillment of all disciplinary requirements, the student must comply with all academic admission standards then in effect in order to re-register.

L. Summary Suspension
In certain circumstances, the vice president of student affairs or his/her designee has the authority to summarily suspend a student or student organization from the University, pending a hearing before the Director of Student Judicial Services or hearing panel. A student or organization will be summarily suspended to ensure the safety and well-being of members and/or property of Wright State University, ensure the student’s own physical or emotional safety and well-being, or protect the community if the student poses a threat to the normal operations of the University. The hearing following summary suspension will be held according to the procedure set forth in Section VIII of the Code of Student Conduct.

In the event that the hearing body finds the student committed the violation for which he/she was charged, any sanction imposed shall take effect from the date of the summary suspension. The fact of summary suspension and subsequent disciplinary action shall become part of the student’s disciplinary record. If the hearing body concludes that there is insufficient evidence to support a finding that the student committed the violation for which he or she was charged, no record of the summary suspension shall be maintained.

M. Residential Summary Suspension
In certain circumstances, the director of residence services or his/her designee has the authority to summarily suspend a student from all residential communities pending a hearing. A student may be summarily suspended from all residential communities to ensure the safety and well-being of members and/or property of Wright State University, ensure the student’s own physical or emotional safety and well-being, or protect the community if the student poses a definite threat to the normal operations of the University.

N. Deferred Suspension
This sanction is a suspension that is delayed pending specified behavioral performance. A definite period of observation and review occurs during deferred suspension. If a student is again found responsible of violating the Code of Student Conduct, the suspension will take place immediately without appeal.

O. Dismissal
The withdrawal of the privilege of registration, class attendance, and residence in University-owned or managed housing with no promise, implied or otherwise, that the student may return at any future time. The use of University facilities and/or property is withdrawn by this action. A student who has been dismissed may be readmitted only with the permission of the Vice President for Student Affairs or designee. He/she is not eligible for readmission sooner than one calendar year from the academic quarter that the dismissal is applied. Any student who is dismissed may be entitled to a refund of fees in accordance with the University refund schedule as published in the quarterly class schedule. Furthermore, a notation will be placed on a student’s transcript indicating disciplinary suspension for the entire duration of the student’s dismissal.

P. Expulsion
The permanent loss of the privilege of registration, class attendance, and residence in University owned or managed housing. The privilege of the use of University facilities or property is also withdrawn by this action. A student who has been expelled is not eligible for readmission. Any student who is expelled may be entitled to a refund of fees in accordance with the University refund schedule as published in the quarterly class schedule. Lastly, a notation will be placed on a student’s transcript indicating disciplinary expulsion.

Q. Academic Sanctions
With a finding that a student has engaged in academic dishonesty, one or more of the following may be imposed separately or in conjunction with the sanctions previously listed:

1. Mark of zero is the minimum penalty for academic dishonesty associated with a term paper, or other academic product, quiz, laboratory report, examination, etc.

2. A grade of "F" for the course is the minimum penalty for academic dishonesty associated with term paper, final examination, or other academic product constituting a significant portion (to be determined by the instructor) of the student's grade for the course.

3. Removal of Credit
An order withdrawing academic credit previously granted to a student.

4. Academic Integrity Notation on a Transcript
A notation on a transcript made may be imposed if the academic integrity hearing panel (AIHP) determines that a student has committed a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy. The AIHP may impose the sanction of a notation, which is placed on the student's academic transcript indicating that he/she received a failing grade in the course or was suspended/expelled due to a violation of academic integrity. A notation of this type will be reserved for cases in which the violation of the Academic Integrity Policy is determined by the AIHP as serious, or when the violation is a repeat offense.

5. Revocation of Degree may be imposed by the AIHP when a student has been found responsible of a serious violation of the Academic Integrity Policy. Generally, plagiarism of a graduate thesis or dissertation discovered after a student has graduated would result in revocation of the student's degree.

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