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II. Behavioral Standards Committee

Behavioral Standards Committee

Chair: University faculty member appointed by the Dean of Students and Alumni Services; initial appointment term of two years. The Chairperson may cast a deciding vote to break a tie among committee members.
Advisory to: Dean of Students and Alumni Services

Membership: One faculty representative of each academic program appointed by the Faculty Senate President in consultation with the Chair; one additional ad hoc faculty representative from the program which the allegation originates, appointed by the Chair; and two students representing the program from which the allegation originates appointed by the University Student Senate President, in consultation with the Dean of Students and Alumni Services or their designee; and in the circumstance where a member of the committee removes his/herself from the hearing due to a conflict of interest, a replacement will be appointed by the Dean of Students and Alumni Services or their designee.

The Dean of Students and Alumni Services shall be an ex-officio member who is responsible for assisting and advising the chairperson with procedural matters.

Terms: Membership appointed as needed.

Charge:

  1. Review policies related to student conduct, sanctions for misconduct, appeals, and procedures for accepting, investigating, and hearing allegations of student misconduct.
  2. Conduct hearings on allegations of student misconduct, as requested by the Dean of Students and Alumni Services or their designee, and report findings and recommendations to the Dean of Students and Alumni Services.