2014-15-Undergraduate-Catalog

Student Life Policies • 100Student’s RightsStudents and student organizations reported for alleged violations of the Student Code ofConduct as outlined in this document have a right to the following:1. written notice of allegation(s) citing the time and/or place of the alleged violation in theform of a charge letter;2. resolution of allegation(s) in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct policies asherein outlined;3. at least 48 hours notice of the time and place of a hearing; however in cases where thesexual misconduct policy may have been violated, the investigation will begin immediately.4. review of the reported information that serves as the basis for the allegation(s);5. assistance from an adviser (any faculty, staff or student currently affiliated with theuniversity) and;6. written notice of the hearings and appeals decision from the conduct official.Additionally, students and student organizations have the right to appeal the conductofficial’s ruling. All appeals should be delivered via email to the Office of Residence Life &Student Conduct (or designee) within 72 hours of written notification of the sanction.Students and student organizations can expect privacy to be respected regarding theoutcome of their hearing – except for the reporting party’s right to be informed of theconduct official’s decision – and any subsequent appeal.The person reporting a violation of the Student Code of Conduct has the right to thefollowing:1. consultation with a conduct official (other than the one assigned to hear the case) duringpreparation for a hearing;2. at least 48 hours notice of the time and place of a hearing; however, in cases of sexualmisconduct reports, investigations may begin immediately;3. participation in the hearing in person or via telephone or video conference;4. assistance from an adviser (any faculty, staff or student currently affiliated with theuniversity); and5. notice of the hearings and appeals decision from the conduct official.Definitions of Inappropriate and Prohibited ConductThe following behaviors and definitions constitute the official record of general StudentCode of Conduct rules and regulations at Shenandoah University. All applicable housing andresidence life policies and regulations (including the housing contract) also fall within actionof this code. In an effort to reinforce accountability for one’s actions, individual students andstudent organizations are responsible for understanding and abiding by these rules andregulations as well as all federal, state and local laws.Academic dishonesty – For a complete understanding of the term “academic dishonesty,”read the Honor Code under Academic Policies. Academic dishonesty is actionable throughthe Honor Code.