SOUTHEAST
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
Statement of Student
Rights and Code of Student
Conduct
Sexual Assault Policy Statement
Disruptive Student Referral Form
Parental Notification Brochure
Judicial Appeal Form
Office of Student Conduct Facts
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Office of Student Development
Enrollment Management & Student Success
Learning Assistance Programs & Disability Support Services
University Counseling Services
The Office of Student Conduct (OSC) works with the Dean of Students to administer the Statement of Student Rights and Code of Student Conduct, which outlines the rights and responsibilities of the student body at Southeast. The OSC collaborates with a number of offices within Enrollment Management & Student Success as well as the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Athletics, academic departments, and other campus units to support students in their educational efforts. Along with adjudicating student cases, the OSC provides information related to student conduct and campus civility to students, student groups, athletic teams and faculty/staff through various outreach efforts. Also, the OSC offers students the opportunity to Mediate certain student conflicts and incidents rather than adjudicating the case through the judicial process.
MissionThe mission of the Office of Student Conduct (OSC) is to promote concepts of fairness and due process in judicial settings throughout the University community, while striking a balance between community standards and individual behavior through the educational development of students.
All University Judicial Board
A panel of peer students who hear cases and determine outcomes, including sanctions, of alleged violations of the Statement of Student Rights and Code of Student Conduct, as authorized by the Assistant Dean of Students for Student Conduct. The Board is a branch of Student Government and its members are trained by the OSC. Board members serve an extremely important leadership role for the University and they understand the importance of confidentiality related to all judicial matters.
The Office of Student Conduct is currently seeking outstanding students to serve on the All University Judicial Board (AUJB) for the 2009-2010 academic year. We are specifically looking for applicants who are educationally oriented, honest, and fair-minded. The application and position description are available at the links below.
The deadline for applications is Friday, April 10, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. For more information, contact the OSC at 651-2264.
Mediation
Certain incidents and/or disagreements can be resolved through the process of mediation. Merriam-Webster Online defines mediation as an intervention between conflicting parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise. When deemed appropriate by the Office of Student Conduct, a case may be assigned to the specially trained OSC Assistant for Mediation to attempt to resolve the matter using mediation.* All persons directly impacted by the case must agree to participate in the process. If a mediated agreement is reached by the parties involved, the case is considered to be resolved and the expectation is that all parties will meet their specified responsibilities. If the mediation process fails, the case will be referred back to the Assistant Dean of Students for adjudication.**
*The OSC Assistant has completed the Mediation Training Program through the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA). ASCA teaches a co-mediation model, which allows the OSC to partner with others involved with conflict resolution at the University.
**Information adapted from the Office of Student Conduct Resolution at the University of Michigan..Office of Student Conduct (OSC) Staff
L. Randy Carter, Assistant Dean of Students
Ashley Gilkey, OSC Assistant for Mediation
Kristine Ruth, OSC Assistant
Cecilia Larson, Administrative Assistant
Academic Honesty
Academic honesty is one of the most important qualities influencing the character and vitality of an educational institution. Academic misconduct or dishonesty is inconsistent with membership in an academic community and cannot be accepted. Violations of academic honesty represent a serious breach of discipline and may be considered grounds for disciplinary action, up t and including dismissal from the University. For additional information, please see the links below and the Code of Student Conduct.
Offices
of Student Conduct and Student Development | Updated
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