Student Handbook - Asian University for Women

University Policies9. All students will have equal opportunities to avail themselves of internships, fellowships, andresearch as well as professional experience.10. In the event that warning, academic probation, or any other disciplinary action is initiated byAUW, the student concerned shall have the right to discuss the reasons for such disciplinaryaction, as well as the right to defend or explain her position to the authorities.DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES FOR VIOLATING A UNIVERSITY POLICYThe following disciplinary procedures will go into effect if a student is accused of violating the HonorCode or any of the University policies described in this Handbook. These procedures are meant to helpdetermine the facts surrounding a policy violation or complaint and to assist in arriving at a fair andinformed resolution. For disciplinary procedures relating to academic policy violations, please refer to therespective policy in the Academic Policies section of this Handbook.Any faculty, staff, or student who believes that a student has violated a University policy should first tryto address the student who committed the violation before filing a complaint. If the issue remainsunresolved, or if the faculty/staff/student determines that the offense needs to be addressed by anadministrator, then a complaint may be filed with the appropriate administrative staff 10 . The complaintshould contain a detailed description of the alleged violation.Once received, the appropriate administrative staff will review the complaint and schedule disciplinaryinterviews with the person filing the complaint and the accused student. In her interview, the accusedstudent will be asked to make a written statement presenting her side of the story.The statements and any other evidence will then be reviewed before a decision is a made. All decisionswill depend on the severity of the offense. Students found guilty of violating University policies may faceany of the following sanctions:1. Warning: the student will be given an oral warning, and reminded that a repetition of misconductwill result in more severe sanctions.2. Reprimand: the student will be given a written warning, informing her that she is engaging inmisconduct by violating University policies, and that a repeat of such misconduct will result inmore severe sanctions.3. Restitution: the student will be required to provide restitution in money or in kind to theUniversity or to a member of the AUW community for any losses incurred.4. Required community service: the student may be required to engage in service to the AUWcommunity, as deemed appropriate by the Hearing Board, which will be constituted on a case-bycasebasis as necessary.5. Permanent loss or suspension of privileges for a specified time: students may be unable tocompete for AUW-sponsored events/activities, or to represent AUW for a specified time. Theymay also have other privileges revoked. For example, they may be removed from office orposition of responsibility.6. Combination of penalties: based on the severity of the offense, the student may face acombination of penalties.7. Suspension: separation from the University for a specific period of time.10 “Appropriate administrative staff” generally refers to the person in charge of a specific department. For example,complaints relating to residential life issues should be directed to the Resident Faculty; complaints relating tointernships or civic engagement projects should be directed to the Office of Internships and Civic Engagement; andso on. If unsure of which administrative staff to file a complaint with, contact the Dean of Students.30