Outcomes
The academic disciplinary action outcomes defined below comprise a range of official actions that may be imposed during second-level review. One or more of these actions may be imposed in response to a given situation. This list is not comprehensive, as other outcomes may be imposed as appropriate.
Non-compliance with outcomes may result in further action through the Academic Review Board process.
The determination of outcomes will be guided by the following considerations: the interests of the community, the learning and development of the student, the impact of the violation(s), and any mitigating or aggravating circumstances.
Outcomes related to student standing
These outcomes clarify the student's standing with the University. Additional violations of the Academic Integrity policy may result in more severe outcomes including separation from the University.
- Disciplinary Probation: A student may be placed on disciplinary probation for a designated period of time. Probation may entail specific requirements to be met. When a student is on disciplinary probation, they may be subject to suspension or expulsion in the event of further academic disciplinary action.
- Disciplinary Suspension: A student may be barred from enrollment for a designated period of time. Students who have been suspended are required to absent themselves from the campus (including university housing, fraternity or sorority houses, offices, labs, and libraries) within a maximum of two days after the action and to remain off the campus for the duration of the time specified as outlined in the University Policy on Student Suspension/Required Withdrawal. A student on academic disciplinary suspension is not eligible for student employment by the university during the period of suspension.
- Drop from Academic Program: The student is required to sever entirely their connection with the academic program in which they are currently enrolled. Students who have been dropped from an academic program may apply for admission to other academic programs at the university.
- Expulsion: The student is required to sever entirely their connection with the university. Students who have been expelled are required to absent themselves from the campus (including university housing, fraternity or sorority houses, offices, labs, and libraries) within a maximum of two days after the action and to remain off of the campus permanently, unless otherwise specified. Students who have been expelled from the university may not apply for admission to other academic programs at the university.
- Loss of Privilege: Students may lose specified privileges, which may include access to facilities, services, and/or the opportunity to participate in university activities.
Restorative Outcomes
These outcomes require the student to take action to repair the harm their behavior caused or to utilize university resources to support their continued engagement in the community. Failure to complete these outcomes by the specified deadline may result in additional academic disciplinary action.
- Behavioral Assessments and Recommendations: The university may require a student to meet with a health care provider and/or a mental health care provider within a specified time frame. If so, the student will be expected to fully participate in any relevant assessment requested by the provider and complete any consequent recommendation(s), such as a treatment plan or a referral to another provider. The student is also expected to provide the appropriate releases to allow the university to confirm compliance with this outcome.
- Community Service: The university may require uncompensated service (a specified number of hours) to the university or an off-campus, non-profit organization as an outcome. The particular assignment of duties must be pre-approved by the process advisor. Students must provide appropriate documentation verifying their completed community service.
- Educational/Developmental Assignment: The university may require a student to complete a project, assignment, or activity to promote the student’s education and development. These assignments are determined by the Academic Review Board and completion is monitored by the process advisor. Assignments may include but are not limited to: reflection or research paper, development of a presentation, discussion with an individual, apology letter, reading assignment, etc.