2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

10. Suspension: When a student’s behavior is unacceptable to the extent that it reflectsunfavorably upon character, judgment, and maturity, and/or harmful to the well-being ofthe student body and the University, the student may be suspended from the University.a. Active Suspension: The student is separated from the University and mustleave the campus for a specified period of time after which the student is eligible topetition for readmission. The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs is to benotified when a student requests readmission.b. Immediate suspension: A student is subject to instantaneous suspensionpending an official disciplinary hearing when conduct jeopardizes the safety of thestudent, other members of the university community, and/or institutional property. Ahearing will be scheduled as soon as possible, but no later than five (5) calendardays after the immediate suspension.11. Expulsion: Permanent severance of the student’s relationship with the Universitywhereby the student may not return and his/her enrollment is canceled. If a student isexpelled, he/she must leave campus immediately and is required to fulfill his/her financialresponsibility to the University and may forfeit any deposits and/or refunds.12. Loss of Access: Any student who has been separated from the University bysuspension or expulsion as a result of disciplinary action shall be denied the privileges ofthe University and of university organizations during the period of such expulsion orsuspension. Such students shall not be permitted to participate in any university recognizedfunction or stay in any residence hall or other university housing.13. Ban from Campus or Facilities: A non-student may be banned from campus for anindefinite or specified period of time. A student may be banned from specified campusfacilities, including residence halls, and is subject to arrest and/or further disciplinaryaction if the ban is violated.Judicial Authority/ProceduresThe University reserves the right to take necessary and appropriate action for on andoff campus behaviors, to protect the safety and well-being of the campus community. Suchaction may include, but is not limited to, the immediate removal of a student from thecampus premises. The authority for such decisions rests with the Vice Chancellor forStudent Affairs or the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs/Dean of Students..The rules and regulations described within this catalog apply to all conduct onUniversity owned, controlled or operated property, and at all Universitysponsoredfunctions. Charges or conflicts resulting from off-campus violations of local, state, orfederal law will not result in disciplinary action by the University unless the violationoccurred at a University sponsored function or it is determined that full disciplinary actionis essential to the protection of other members of the University community or to thesafeguarding of the educational process. For violations originating within the residencehalls, the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs/Dean of Students will determine(upon initial investigation of the offense) if the appropriate sanction might be harsher thanConduct Probation. If not, then the Residence Hall Judicial Board hearing option is used.If so, the case is referred to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs/Dean ofStudents for adjudication.For a violation occurring outside the residence halls, the Assistant Vice Chancellor forStudent Affairs/Dean of Students or University Judicial Board has jurisdiction.The University of Arkansas-Monticello reserves the right to record all judicial boardhearings in order to provide an accurate review of the case should an appeal be granted orverification of facts are needed.If criminal authorities are considering a case, UAM discipline procedures continue asusual, since criminal proceedings and UAM procedures are unrelated events.50Student Services