Discipline Procedures
Section 1
100.00 Policy on Student Conduct and Discipline
The University of California, Irvine is a public institution responsible for providing instruction in higher education, for advancing knowledge through scholarship and research, and for providing related services to the community. As a center of learning, the University has an obligation to maintain conditions under which the work of the University can go forward freely, in accordance with the highest standards of quality, institutional integrity, and freedom of expression.
Admission to the University carries with it the expectation that students will conduct themselves as responsible members of the academic community. As a condition of enrollment, all students assume responsibility to observe standards of conduct that will contribute to the pursuit of academic goals and to the welfare of the academic community. Students who allegedly violate the University's standards of conduct will be afforded basic standards of procedural due process. The primary goal of the Office of Academic Integrity & Student Conduct is to afford students an opportunity to learn from his or her mistakes and to promote positive behavior and lifestyle changes that ensure academic and professional success.
101.00 - Student Conduct
Students are members of both society and the University community, with attendant rights and responsibilities. Students are expected to comply with all laws and with University policies and campus regulations.
The standards of conduct apply to students as the term "student" is defined in Section 14.40 of these Policies. They also apply to:
a. applicants who become students, for offenses committed as part of the application process;
b. applicants who become students, for offenses committed on campus and/or while participating in University-related events or activities that take place following a student's submittal of the application through his or her official enrollment; and
c. former students for offenses committed while a student.
If specified in implementing campus regulations, these standards of conduct may apply to conduct that occurs off campus and that would violate student conduct and discipline policies or regulations if the conduct occurred on campus.
101.00a - Off-Campus Behavior
In addition to conduct which occurs on University property or in connection with official university functions, the University has the discretion to exercise jurisdiction over off-campus behavior if it
1) adversely affects the health, safety, or security of any member of the campus community or
2) adversely affects the interests of the University.
In determining whether or not to exercise off-campus jurisdiction, the University will consider the seriousness of the alleged harm, the risk of harm involved, whether the victim(s) are members of the campus community or whether the off-campus conduct is part of a series of actions which occurred both on and off campus. The discretion to exercise off-campus jurisdiction includes but is not limited to the following behavior:
Sec. 102.08-Physical abuse, including but not limited to sexual assault, sex offenses, and other physical assault; threats of violence; or conduct that threatens the health or safety of any person. (See Appendix 3)
Sec. 102.09-Sexual harassment; unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature (see section 102.09 below for details).
Sec. 102.10-Stalking behavior in which an individual willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly engages in a knowing course of conduct directed at a specific person which reasonably and seriously alarms, torments, or terrorizes the person, and which serves no legitimate purpose.
Sec. 102.12-Hazing or any method of initiation or pre-initiation into a campus organization or any activity engaged in by the organization or members of the organization which causes, or is likely to cause, bodily danger, physical harm, or personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to any student or other person. (See Appendix 1).
102.00 - Grounds for Discipline
See Grounds for Discipline section of our site.
103.00 - Student Discipline Procedures
103.10 - Procedural Due Process
Procedural due process is basic to the proper enforcement of University policies and campus regulations. Chancellors shall establish and publish campus regulations providing for the handling of student conduct cases in accordance with basic standards of procedural due process. Consistent with this requirement, procedures specified in such regulations shall be appropriate to the nature of the case and the severity of the potential discipline.
Basic standards of due process include the following:
a. Notice to the accused of the charges and evidence.
b. Opportunity of the accused to respond to the evidence.
103.10 - Campus Disciplinary Procedures for Students and Registered Campus Organizations
Unless otherwise noted, these procedures shall similarly apply to individual students as well as Registered Campus Organizations . If, as part of the activities of a Registered Campus Organization, individual students violate the standards of conduct, the organization as a whole may be subject to disciplinary action.
Allegations of academic dishonesty will be handled in accordance with the Academic Senate Policy on Academic Integrity.
Unless otherwise noted, violations of campus housing policies by undergraduate residents will be handled in accordance with the "Housing Conduct Process" as set forth in the "Undergraduate Housing Handbook." Cases of housing violations may be referred to and reviewed by the Office of Student Conduct for potential imposition of additional disciplinary sanction.
A. Definitions
1. The term "student" means an individual for whom the University maintains student records and who: (a) is enrolled in or registered with an academic program of the University; (b) has completed the immediately preceding term and is eligible for enrollment, including the recess periods between academic terms; or (c) is on approved educational leave or other approved leave status, or is on filing-fee status.
2. Registered Campus Organization: Refer to 14.30
3. Notice: Wherever notice is required to be given to any student, it shall be conclusively presumed that the student has been given such notice if it has been sent to the student by mail to the address appearing on either the student's UCI email address or current local address or permanent address on record.Students are expected to maintain their current contact information with the Office of the Registrar.
4. Days: The term "days" shall be defined as the normal business day and shall not include Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, or University administrative holidays. Refer to 14.60
B. Notification of Alleged Violation(s) to Student
Cases involving alleged misconduct of students shall be referred to the Office of Student Conduct. The Office of Student Conduct will inform the student in writing of the following:
1. The University policies or campus regulations that the student has allegedly violated,
2. That the student has twelve (12) days from the date appearing on the letter of notification to schedule an Administrative Meeting with the Office of Student Conduct.
3. That failure to schedule the Administrative Meeting within twelve (12) days may result in an administrative hold being placed on the student's records and disciplinary action may be taken in the student's absence.
4. That prior to the Administrative Meeting, the student may seek assistance from the Office of the Ombuds.
C. Administrative Holds
Holds may be placed on students' records at any point in the disciplinary process to ensure compliance with any Administrative Sanctions and/or disciplinary conditions, pending the final resolution of a disciplinary matter. When the terms and conditions of any Administrative Sanctions and/or disciplinary conditions have been satisfied and/or pending disciplinary matters have been resolved, holds may be removed.
No student shall be awarded a degree while an allegation of a policy violation is pending against that student or until any assigned Administrative Sanctions or student disciplinary conditions have been fully resolved. An Administrative Hold may be placed on a student’s records to prevent the (a) processing of transcripts, registration and/or enrollment materials, and grade posting; (b) accessing certain campus services; (c) student from graduating or being conferred a diploma or degree; and/or (d) student from receiving copies of diplomas or transcripts, while a conduct matter is pending or while a sanction of suspension, dismissal, revocation of degree, or delay of graduation is in force.
Except as provided for in the following paragraph, a student will be notified if a hold is placed. A student may submit a written request to the Office of Academic Integrity & Student Conduct to have a hold that was placed pursuant to this section removed. The Director of the Office of Academic Integrity & Student Conduct, or their designee, shall decide whether to grant, grant in part, or deny a written request to remove a hold and their decision shall be final.
If the student does not contact the Office of Academic Integrity & Student Conduct by the deadline in the notice, a hold may be placed on the student's records. If a hold is placed on this basis alone, no separate notice will be given to the student. The hold may be removed upon contacting the Office of Academic Integrity & Student Conduct.
D. Notification of Alleged Violation(s) to Registered Campus Organizations
When cases involving alleged misconduct by students as part of the activities of a Registered Campus Organization are referred to the Office of Student Conduct. The Office of Student Conduct shall inform the organizational representative(s) in writing of the following:
1. The University policies or campus regulations that the Registered Campus Organization has allegedly violated, and
2. That two official representatives have twelve (12) days from the date appearing on the letter of notification to schedule an Administrative Meeting with the Office of Student Conduct.
3. Based on the serious nature of the allegations, the Office of Student Conduct may suspend the organization's recognition pending conclusion of the investigation. (Refer to Interim Suspension Process Section 105.08a)
4. That, failure to schedule the Administrative Meeting within twelve (12) days may result in an administrative hold being placed on the official representative's records and disciplinary action may be taken in their absence.
5. That prior to the Administrative Meeting, the official representative may seek assistance from the Office of the Ombuds.
E. Administrative Meeting
The Administrative Meeting is an attempt to give the accused student an opportunity to respond to the charges, and implement sanctions if a violation is found. Other than the accused student and Student Conduct Officer, other parties, including legal counsel retained by the student, if any, may be excluded from participating in the Administrative Meeting.
At the Administrative Meeting, the Student Conduct Officer shall:
1. Inform the student of the specific allegations made against the student and the student conduct process;
2. Indicate the applicable University policy(ies) or campus regulations alleged to have been violated;
3. Make a reasonable effort, as permissible under federal and state law, to comply with requests by the student for access of documents relevant to the case; and
4. Give the student the opportunity to respond to the charges and evidence against them.
At the conclusion of the Administrative Meeting(s), the Student Conduct Officer may conclude that no violation has occurred and therefore, that no further action is warranted. If, however, the Student Conduct Officer believes that a violation has occurred based on the preponderance of the evidence, the case will be disposed of either informally or through formal hearing depending upon the potential sanction(s). Students subject to sanction(s) less than suspension or dismissal will have their case disposed of informally. Students subject to suspension or dismissal are entitled to a formal hearing before the Student Conduct Board. Students may waive their right to a formal hearing and accept as final and binding the proposed suspension or dismissal, by signing a waiver.
F. Registered Campus Organizations
Cases of alleged misconduct by a Registered Campus Organization will be resolved through an Administrative Meeting. As a result of the meeting, one or more of the following sanctions will be imposed on the Registered Campus Organization:
1. Warning (Refer to Section 105.01)
2. Disciplinary Probation (Refer to Section 105.03)
3. Restitution (Refer to Section 105.09)
4. Suspension (Refer to Section 105.05)
5. Revocation of Recognition
Registered Campus Organizations subject to revocation of recognition are entitled to a hearing before the Student Conduct Board. Organizations subject to such sanctions less than suspension, revocation of recognition will have their case disposed of through an Administrative Meeting.
In cases of alleged misconduct by a registered campus organization, if the organization is not found responsible for the alleged violation(s), this does not preclude the initiation of disciplinary action against an individual student for their misconduct.
Before a Registered Campus Organization residing in undergraduate student housing is subject to sanction(s)pursuant to the housing conduct process, the Director of the housing complex (or designee) will consult with a designated representative from the Office of Student Conduct to determine appropriate sanction(s) for minor infractions. In cases of more serious infractions (e.g. physical abuse, destruction of university property, etc) that would potentially lead to more severe discipline, the Director of the housing complex will consult with the following individuals or their designee: Associated Director, Residential Life, Residence Life Coordinator, Associate Dean of Students and if applicable, Director of Greek Life.
G. Disposition of the Case and Notification of Sanction(s)
If after the Administrative Meeting, the Student Conduct Officer believes a violation has occurred , the Student Conduct Officer may unilaterally impose one or more of the sanctions listed in Section 105.00 (except 105.05, Suspension and 105.06, Dismissal, which require opportunity for a hearing before the Student Conduct Board) and shall notify the student, in writing, of the sanction(s) to be imposed and of their right to appeal the sanctions(s) within the stated period of time.
H. Appeal of Sanction(s) After Disposition
1. After receiving written notice of the sanction(s) to be imposed, the student may appeal the decision to the Dean of Students (or designee) only if all of the following requirements are met: (a) the appeal is in writing, (b) the appeal is expressly based upon one of the grounds specified in Section (I) below, and (c) the appeal is received by the Dean of Students (or designee) by the stated deadline. The deadline shall not be more than seven (7) days from the date appearing on the notice of sanction.
2. A meeting to discuss the appeal will be held by the Dean of Students (or designee) attended by the student and the Student Conduct Officer. All matters considered at this meeting will pertain only to the stated basis for the appeal.
3. Appeals of sanctions for housing violations by Registered Campus Organizations will be directed to the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs. That appeal must: (a) be in writing from the organizational representative, (b) be expressly based upon one of the grounds specified in Section (I) below, and (c) be received by the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs within seven (7) days from the date appearing on the notice of sanction.
I. The Appeal will be Accepted or Denied based on:
1. Whether there is new evidence which could not be adduced at the time of the Administrative Meeting which is likely to change the result;
2. Whether there was a violation of due process;
3. Whether the imposed sanction was too harsh given the finding of fact.
Upon completion of the review by the Dean of Students (or their designee), they may affirm, modify, or reverse the sanction(s). The decision of the Dean of Students (or their designee) is final. Sanction(s) may not become effective until completion of this appeal process unless otherwise indicated.
For appeals of sanctions for housing violations by Registered Campus Organizations, the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs may affirm, modify, or reverse the sanction(s). The decision of the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs is final. Sanction(s) may not become effective until completion of this appeal process unless otherwise indicated.
J. Disposition if Student Withdraws from the University
If a student withdraws from the University before allegations or charges are made, no disciplinary action can be taken since these Procedures apply to students as defined in Section 103.10. The University may initiate campus disciplinary procedures if the former student enrolls in the University at some future time.
If a student withdraws from the University
(a) during an investigation
(b) while subject to pending disciplianry action, or
(c) before resolution of allegations or charges are made,
the Student Conduct Officer may proceed to disposition without the student's presence or participation in the campus disciplinary procedures. An effort will be made to notify the student of the campus disciplinary procedures and any action taken against the student.
103.11
When a formal hearing is deemed to be appropriate, campus implementing regulations shall provide the following minimum procedural standards to assure the accused student a fair hearing:
a. Written notice, including a brief statement of the factual basis of the charges, the University policies or campus regulations allegedly violated, and the time and place of the hearing, within a reasonable time before the hearing;
b. The opportunity for a prompt and fair hearing where the University shall bear the burden of proof, and at which the student shall have the opportunity to present documents and witnesses and to confront and cross-examine witnesses presented by the University; no inference shall be drawn from the silence of the accused;
c. A record of the hearing; an expeditious written decision based upon the preponderance of evidence, that shall be accompanied by a written summary of the findings of fact; and
d. An appeals process.
103.11 - Disposition by the Student Conduct Board
A. Initiation of Hearing Process
In cases of proposed suspension or dismissal where the student has not waived the right to a hearing before the Student Conduct Board, a representative designated by the Dean of Students will make the necessary arrangements for convening the Student Conduct Board and shall notify the student in writing of the date, time, and place of the hearing. Refer to the Student Conduct Board Protocols and Procedures.
The designated representative may advise the student concerning the protocol or procedures to be followed in the hearing and/or may refer the student to the Office of the Ombuds for assistance. The student may also consult with representatives, or their own legal counsel. The designated representative will advise the Board on the protocol or procedures to be followed in the hearing as well as forward all necessary documents relevant to the hearing. The designated representative will not be involved in the hearing process other than as administrative support to the Student Conduct Board.
B. Jurisdiction of the Student Conduct Board
The Student Conduct Board shall hear all cases referred to it under these procedures. The Student Conduct Board will make a de novo finding of fact to determine whether the student violated University policies or regulations as alleged, and make a recommendation to the Dean of Students (or designee) regarding disposition of the case.
C. Composition of the Standing Pool for the Student Conduct Board
Members of the Board shall be selected by the Dean of Students (or designee) from a standing pool comprised of students and faculty/staff.
Undergraduate student members of this pool must be registered students at UCI making normal academic progress and be in good academic standing during each quarter of service on the Student Conduct Board except summer quarter.
Graduate student members must be registered UCI students making normal academic progress during every academic term of service on the Student Conduct Board except summer quarter.
D. Composition of the Student Conduct Board
The Dean of Students (or designee) shall select the members of the Board who shall be drawn from the standing pool of undergraduate and graduate students and faculty/staff as described above. Three students and two faculty/staff persons chosen from the standing pool shall comprise the Board.
The Dean of Students (or designee) shall appoint one of the faculty/staff members as chair.
E. Hearings
It is the responsibility of the designated representative to promptly schedule a hearing of the case before the Board. Written notice must be given to the accused student, or if applicable, the designated representative of a Registered Campus Organization, (collectively referred to as the "student" or "accused student"), regarding the date, time, and place of the hearing.
1. Hearings shall be held in accordance with generally accepted standards of procedural due process, the opportunity to present evidence in an orderly manner, and the right to examine and cross-examine witnesses. The accused student must present their own case and may be accompanied by an attorney or advisor. During the hearing, the attorney or advisor may act as a consultant for the student, but may not speak on the student's behalf. The student shall pay all fees, costs and expenses for the retention of an attorney. If the student chooses to be accompanied by an attorney, the Office of the Dean of Students must be notified of this fact at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. In the interests of expediency, hearings shall not be delayed due to the unavailability of an advisor or attorney.
2. The Chair of the Student Conduct Board shall rule on all questions of procedure, the admission or exclusion of evidence, and the relevance of testimony. Evidence may be received of the sort upon which responsible persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs and is not restricted to evidence admissible under the strict rules of evidence of a court of law. No inference shall be drawn from the silence of the accused. Findings shall be based on a preponderance of the evidence.
3. An audio recording shall be made of the hearing. The accused student may make an audio recording and may have the hearing recorded by a court reporter at the student's expense. Rulings shall not be based on precedents; it is contemplated that rulings may vary from case to case in accord with differences among types and the circumstances surrounding individual cases.
4. The hearing shall be closed unless the parties involved agree to an open hearing. Witnesses, if any, may be excluded from the hearing except for the time they are testifying or responding to cross-examination. The accused student may be present throughout the hearing while evidence is being presented. The referring party(ies) may also be present throughout the hearing while evidence is being presented.
If the hearing is open, the chair, unless overruled by a majority of the Student Conduct Board, has a right to exclude spectators from the viewing room if deemed necessary for the orderly, quiet, or secure conduct of the hearing.
F. Responsibility for Presentation of Cases
The Student Conduct Officer shall present the University's case of alleged student misconduct. The accused student shall present their defense.
G. Continuing Resolution
Until the Student Conduct Board makes its report to the Dean of Students (or designee), the accused student and the Student Conduct Officer, may enter into a binding, written agreement as to the disposition of the matter. This written agreement shall explicitly state that the accused student is waiving their right to a Student Conduct hearing and appeal pursuant to these procedures.
H. Disposition if the Student Withdraws from the University
If a student has withdrawn from the University while subject to pending disciplinary action and/or does not appear at the hearing after being notified of the same, the Board may proceed to disposition without the student's participation. If a student files an appeal, but fails to participate, the proceedings will end, the appeal will be dismissed, and the recommended discipline will be instituted.
I. Report of the Student Conduct Board to the Dean of Students
After the hearing, the Student Conduct Board shall submit written findings of fact together with a recommendation of sanction(s). The Student Conduct Board's finding that a violation has occurred must be supported by a preponderance of the evidence. A minority report may be submitted by any member or members of the Student Conduct Board. Sanctions recommended by the Student Conduct Board may include but are not limited to restitution, warning, probation, loss of privileges, exclusion from activities, suspension, or dismissal (Refere to Section 105.00). Other than its written findings of fact and recommendation of sanctions to the accused, deliberations of the Student Conduct Board are confidential.
J. Decision of the Dean of Students
The Dean of Students (or designee) shall notify the student in writing of their decision regarding the sanction(s) to be imposed, if any. A copy of the Student Conduct Board's findings of fact may be enclosed with the response.
If the Dean of Students chooses to take the case under review and imposes greater sanctions than those recommended by the Student Conduct Board, the student may meet with them to discuss the case.
K. Appeal to the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs
If sanction(s) are upheld or imposed by the Dean of Students (or designee), a student may file a written appeal to the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs within seven (7) days of the date appearing on the notice of sanction. A student who files an appeal after the deadline may be granted an appeal upon showing good cause for the delay and showing that the appeal was made as soon as possible under the circumstances.
Appeals shall be limited to the following:
1. Whether the Student Conduct Board's findings of fact sufficiently support the finding of violation of University policies or campus regulations for which the discipline was imposed;
2. Whether there is new evidence which could not be adduced at the time of the original hearing which is likely to change the result;
3. Whether there was a violation of due process at the hearing;
4. Whether the sanction imposed was too harsh given the finding of fact.
Upon completion of the review by the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs (or designee), he/she may affirm, modify, or reverse the sanction(s). Sanction(s) may not become effective until completion of this appeal process unless otherwise indicated. The Vice Chancellor's (or designee's) decision is final and binding.
104.00 - Administration of Student Discipline
104.10
Chancellors may impose discipline for violations of University policies or campus regulations whether or not such violations are also violations of law, and whether or not proceedings are or have been pending in the courts involving the same acts.
104.20
Each Chancellor may appoint faculty, student, or other advisory committees, or hearing officers, as specified in campus regulations, but the final authority for administration of student discipline rests with the Chancellor.
104.30
A student, as defined in Section 14.40 of these Policies, at one campus of the University, who is accused of violation of University policies or campus regulations on another campus of the University or at an official function of that campus, shall be subject to the disciplinary procedures of either the former or the latter campus as an outcome of conferral between designees of both campuses. The imposition of any recommendations for disciplinary sanctions arising from these procedures must be reviewed and approved by both campuses before the sanctions are imposed.
104.31
If an alleged violation of University policies occurs in connection with an official Universitywide function not on a campus, the student accused of the violation shall be subject to the disciplinary procedures of the campus at which the individual is a student, except in those cases in which the President directs otherwise.
104.40
The loss of University employment shall not be a form of discipline under these Policies. However, when student status is a condition of employment, the loss of student status will result in termination of the student’s employment. This section is not intended to preclude the disclosure to other appropriate University officials of information relating to any student’s judicial records if that information may be reasonably construed to have bearing on the student’s suitability for a specific employment situation. This section is also not intended to preclude an employer from terminating a student’s employment outside the disciplinary process.
104.50
In imposing discipline other than Suspension or Dismissal, access to housing and health services shall not be restricted unless the act that occasioned the discipline is appropriately related to the restriction.
104.60
If as a result of an official campus appeal it is determined that the student was improperly disciplined, the Chancellor shall, if requested by the student, have the record of the hearing sealed, and have any reference to the disciplinary process removed from the student’s record. In such case, the record of the hearing may be used only in connection with legal proceedings. The Chancellor also may take other reasonable actions to ensure that the status of the student's relationship to the University shall not be adversely affected.
104.70 [Rescinded January 1, 2015]
104.71 [Rescinded October 13, 2005]
104.80
Whether or not a hearing is conducted, campuses may provide written notice to a student that his or her alleged behavior may have violated University policy or campus regulations and that, if repeated, such behavior will be subject to the disciplinary process. Evidence of the prior alleged behavior as detailed in the written notice may be introduced in a subsequent disciplinary action in order to enhance the penalty.
104.81
Campuses may set forth in campus implementing regulations, policies for placing holds on requests for transcripts, diplomas, or other student records. Such holds may be placed when a student fails to respond to a campuses’ written notice of charges or to prevent a student from transferring or having their degree conferred until all allegations against a student or any assigned sanctions and student disciplinary conditions have been fully resolved. Such campus implementing regulations will include processes for notifying the student of the hold, the conditions in which a hold will be removed, and the process for allowing the student to request the removal of the hold.
104.90
Sanctions [for any violations of Section 102.00, Grounds for Discipline] may be enhanced where an individual was selected because of the individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, ancestry, service in the uniformed services, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or perceived membership in any of these classifications.
105.00 - Types of Student Disciplinary Action
When a student is found in violation of University policies or campus regulations, any of the following types of student disciplinary action may be imposed. Any sanction imposed should be appropriate to the violation, taking into consideration the context and seriousness of the violation.
105.01 - Warning/Censure:
Written notice or reprimand to the student that a violation of specified University policies or campus regulations has occurred and that continued or repeated violations of University policies or campus regulations may be cause for further disciplinary action, normally in the form of Disciplinary Probation, and/or Loss of Privileges and Exclusion from Activities, Suspension, or Dismissal.
105.02 [Rescinded May 17, 2002]
105.03 - Disciplinary Probation:
A status imposed for a specified period of time during which a student must demonstrate conduct that conforms to University standards of conduct. Conditions restricting the student's privileges or eligibility for activities may be imposed. Misconduct during the probationary period or violation of any conditions of the probation may result in further disciplinary action, normally in the form of Suspension or Dismissal.
105.04 - Loss of Privileges and Exclusion from Activities:
Exclusion from participation in designated privileges and activities for a specified period of time. Violation of any conditions in the written Notice of Loss of Privileges and Exclusion from Activities, or violation of University policies or campus regulations during the period of the sanction may be cause for further disciplinary action, normally in the form of Probation, Suspension or Dismissal.
105.05 - Suspension:
Termination of student status at the campus for a specified period of time with reinstatement thereafter certain, provided that the student has complied with all conditions imposed as part of the suspension and provided that the student is otherwise qualified for reinstatement. Violation of the conditions of Suspension or of University policies or campus regulations during the period of Suspension may be cause for further disciplinary action, normally in the form of Dismissal.
105.06 - Dismissal:
Termination of student status for an indefinite period. Readmission to the University shall require the specific approval of the Chancellor of the campus to which a dismissed student has applied. Readmission after dismissal may be granted only under exceptional circumstances.
105.07 - Exclusion from Areas of the Campus or from Official University Functions:
Exclusion of a student as part of a disciplinary sanction from specified areas of the campus or other University-owned, -operated, or -leased facilities, or other facilities located on University property, or from official University functions, when there is reasonable cause for the University to believe that the student's presence there will lead to physical abuse, threats of violence, or conduct that threatens the health or safety of any person on University property or at official University functions, or other disruptive activity incompatible with the orderly operation of the campus.
105.08 - Interim Suspension:
Exclusion from classes, or from other specified activities or areas of the campus, as set forth in the Notice of Interim Suspension, before final determination of an alleged violation. A student shall be restricted only to the minimum extent necessary when there is reasonable cause to believe that the student's participation in University activities or presence at specified areas of the campus will lead to physical abuse, threats of violence, or conduct that threatens the health or safety of any person on University property or at official University functions, or other disruptive activity incompatible with the orderly operation of the campus. A student placed on Interim Suspension shall be given prompt notice of the charges, the duration of the Interim Suspension, and the opportunity for a prompt hearing on the Interim Suspension. Interim Suspension shall be reviewed by the Chancellor within twenty-four hours. If a student is found to have been unjustifiably placed on Interim Suspension, the University is committed to a policy whereby reasonable efforts are taken to assist an individual who has been disadvantaged with respect to employment or academic status.
105.08a
If an interim suspension is imposed, the Dean of Students (or designee), shall immediately inform the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs (or designee). The notification to the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs (or designee) shall include the student's name, the reasons for imposing the interim suspension, and, if available, the student's address and phone number. Within twenty-four hours of the imposition of the interim suspension (not including weekends or holidays, the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs (or designee) shall review the information provided by the Dean of Students (or designee).
If the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs (or designee) does not affirm the interim suspension by the end of the twenty-four hours, it shall be deemed void and a reasonable effort shall be made to inform the student that the interim suspension is void. Should the interim suspension be voided, such a decision shall have no bearing on the University's disciplinary proceedings arising from the conduct which gave rise to the interim suspension. Any such disciplinary proceedings shall be conducted under the normal procedures provided in these procedures.
A student placed on interim suspension which is also affirmed by the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs (or designee) shall be given prompt written notice that the interim suspension was upheld and that the student may request, in writing, a meeting with the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs (or designee) to challenge the interim suspension. The written request must be submitted within ten (10) days of the date that appears on the Notification of Interim Suspension. Upon receipt of the request, the student will immediately receive notice of the time, place, and date of the meeting. The Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs (or designee) shall convene this meeting within seven (7) days from the date of receipt of the request.
Convening the meeting shall not restrict the University's right to initiate disciplinary proceedings for the conduct which gave rise to the interim suspension. Any such disciplinary proceedings shall be conducted under the normal procedures provided for in these policies.
105.09 - Restitution:
A requirement for restitution in the form of reimbursement may be imposed for expenses incurred by the University or other parties resulting from a violation of these policies. Such reimbursement may take the form of monetary payment or appropriate service to repair or otherwise compensate for damages. Restitution may be imposed on any student who alone, or through group or concerted activities, participates in causing the damages or costs.
105.10 - Revocation of Awarding of Degree:
Subject to the concurrence of the Academic Senate, revocation of a degree obtained by fraud. Such revocation is subject to review on appeal by the Chancellor.
105.11 - Other:
Other disciplinary actions, such as monetary fines, community service, or holds on requests for transcripts, diplomas, or other student records to be sent to third parties, as set forth in campus regulations.
105.11
Other Disciplinary Actions May Include:
a. Requiring participation as a volunteer in activities that serve the University.
b. Specifying requirements relating to expectations of behavior in a contract.
c. Revoking the of registration of a Registered Campus Organization.
d. Other actions as set forth in campus regulations.
106.00 - Posting Suspension or Dismissal on Academic Transcripts
When, as a result of violations of the Policy on Student Conduct and Discipline, a student is suspended or dismissed, a notation that the discipline was imposed must be posted on the academic transcript for the duration of the suspension or dismissal. Thereafter, notations of Suspension or Dismissal reflected on a student’s transcript may be removed as set forth in campus regulations.