Interested in being involved with the Office of Student Standards? Planning on a
career in law enforcement, law or similar field? Then be a member of the Unviersity's
Conduct Board. This challenging opportunity requires you to sit on the board, hear
cases pertaining to the Code of Conduct and render decisions with other board
members.
For more information - or before you submit your application - contact Donald
Click the link to download an application for the University Conduct Board in
Microsoft Word Document form.
Eligible students must have:
When you complete the application form, bring it the the Office of Student
Standards, or you may attach it to an email. If you have any questions or comments
regarding the University Conduct Board or the application process, contact Donald
Below are certain aspects of sanctions that students sometimes forget and/or do
not fully complete. Please review these areas as they may address questions you
have concerning your sanction. Listed below are four of the most common aspects:
Please review your sanction letter for specific requirements. If you have questions
do not hesitate to contact the Office of Student Standards.
Students and organizations often enjoy and appreciate this aspect of their
sanction, where applicable. It provides an opportunity to meet new people and
engage in activites many find rewarding. However, when meeting with students,
service arises as an outstanding requirement. Schedules are certainly busy - and
finding time for community service can be challenging. Our recommendation is two-
fold.
First, find something that you enjoy doing - maybe something that matches your
major (i.e. education majors can tutor in local schools). This often fulfills a dual role
of completing hours while also supporting other interests.
Second, broaden your definition of what service is. Many students have very
traditional notions of how community service is defined. For the purposes of a
sanction, service is defined as any charitable activities towards another
person/group that you are not paid for and are not receiving academic credits for.
As an example, a student helped an elderly neighbor complete a project around his
house - not for payment, but because he wanted to help. This would certainly be
acceptable for our definition of service.
If you're not sure, contact the graduate assistant. Graduate Email
If community service is required, then this is also a piece of that requirement. You
must write a general summary of the hours performed as well as how those hours
benefitted you and / or the community. Summaries are included in the release letter you will submit towards the end of your probation.
The important aspect is that you
adequately address what is expected (meaning one or two sentences will not
suffice).
If community service is required, then this is also a piece of that requirement and
goes hand in hand with the summary referenced above. Encolsed with your
sanction letter will be a form for your community service hours. This form allows you
to list your hours, briefly mention what you did and then requests a signature from
your service supervisor, whoever that may be.
Service Hours Verification Form
A release letter represents a closure experience for students on sanction.
Essentially, this letter should summarize your overall experience while on the
sanction. What have you learned? What insights have you gained? How have you
benefitted from this overall experience? There is no one correct way to write this
letter - the majority of the content is up to you. However, please be sure to formally
request to be released from your sanction in this letter. This formal request allows
us to distinguish this letter from others that some students must write.
Some students, contingent upon the sanction, may be required to attend a
program(s) and/or receive an assessment through the D.A.W.N. Office (Drug,
Alcohol and Wellness Network). This are to be done in a timely manner, as outlined
in your sanction letter. Most programs are to be done within 30 days from when the
letter is received; most assessments are to be done within 15 days from when the
letter is received. Make sure you adhere to these timelines as your records may be
placed on hold otherwise. Contact the D.A.W.N. Office at 389-4980 to schedule any
of these or other requirements. You may also stop by their offices on the second
floor of the Student Services Center to make appointments.
Fall 2009 DAWN Workshop Schedule
This, in conjunction with the release letter, represents the entire closure experience
for many students on a sanction (don't forget to review your sanction letter for your
specific requirements). The essential purpose of this meeting is to discuss your
overall experiences while on probation as well as any insight you may have gained.
At this appointment, you are welcome to submit any of the above, or other,
materials, which is a common practice. To schedule this appointment, phone
(570) 389-4304.
