What to Do

What to Do if Your Student Is Involved in the Conduct Process

1. The University values parents as important partners. We encourage you to support your student, unconditionally, but not without question. Encourage your student to prepare for the process by reviewing the Code of Student Life.
2. Advise your student to contact a staff member in the Office of Student Accountability for questions regarding conduct procedures. This empowers the student to learn how to address their own issues.
3. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) prevents the college or university from discussing your child's academic and disciplinary record without their  written consent.
4. While students speak for themselves in the conduct process, they have a right to an advisor, if they so choose. With a signed FERPA release, parents, friends or attorneys may accompany the student throughout the conduct process.
5. Familiarize yourself with the University's student conduct process. You may find answers to many of your questions in the Code of Student Life or on our website.
6. You might feel inclined to try to resolve a problem for your student right away. However, try to allow 24 hours to gather information before advising your student. The lessons learned through participation in a student conduct process must be experienced to have the intended impact. 

 

Higher education encompasses learning both inside and outside the classroom.  University hearing officers take their roles as educators very seriously and strive to ensure a fair and impartial conduct process for all students. While these professionals recognize that participating in the conduct process may be challenging for students, they do their utmost to provide support so that students can effectively navigate their situations.