Judicial Affairs - Southeast Missouri State University

                                                                   (Pictured: 2012-13 Staff Members Ms. Kasey Fraser-Smith, Ms. Cecilia Larson, Mr. Tyler Lartonoix, and Dr. L. Randy Carter)

The Office of Student Conduct (OSC) works with the Dean of Students, Dr. Dennis Holt, 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.

Mission

The 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 - NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL APRIL 19, 2013

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. All University Judicial Board (AUJB) members serve an extremely important leadership role for the University and they understand the importance of confidentiality related to all judicial matters.

Applications for the Board are accepted during the spring semester. We are specifically looking for applicants who are educationally oriented, honest, and fair-minded. Students who become involved in the judicial process through an alleged violation of the Code of Student Conduct can decide to have their hearing in front of their peers on the AUJB. The Board then hears the case and assigns sanctions if necessary. The only appeal beyond the AUJB is the Dean of Students. Please note that students cannot serve on the AUJB and in another position with Student Government at the same time. Students who have had a past disciplinary issue are allowed to serve on the AUJB as long as they are "in good standing" (not on Probation). The link to the application is below.

Tips for Appearing at a Judicial Hearing

Protocol for Conducting a Judicial Hearing

AUJB Job Description

AUJB Application for Spring 2013

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 a University staff member who is specially trained 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.*

**Information adapted from the Office of Student Conduct Resolution at the University of Michigan..

Bystander Intervention - SOUTHEAST STEP UP!

At Southeast, we promote healthy choices, civility, and respect for all.

We have the power to protect our students, staff, and visitors from harm and assist them when they are in need.

There may be times when you may need to stop being an observer (BYSTANDER) and act/react in some way (INTERVENTION).

Most problematic behaviors on college campuses involve bystanders (people watching or in the area).

The times you may have to intervene (STEP UP!) include:

When a friend or another student has had too much to drink.

When a friend or another student talks about harming him/herself or others.

When you observe a situation that just does not seem quite right.

When you notice violent behavior or that someone is injured or in danger.

When you observe that a person or group is being hazed by a person or group.

When you perceive that someone may harm someone in your presence.

When you encounter someone who may not be able to take care of him/herself.

When you observe an argument or altercation between two people or a group.

Southeast STEP UP!* - The 5 Decision Making

Steps:

1. Notice the event

2. Interpret the event as a problem — investigate!

3. Assume personal responsibility

4. Know how to help

5. Implement the help: Step UP!

*University of Arizona

We can ALL make a difference!!

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 Statement of Student Rights and Code of Student Conduct. The University policy for handling cases involving academic honesty are explained in the Faculty Handbook. Please see the link below.

Policy on Academic Honesty (This link takes you to the Faculty Handbook; the policy starts on page 289.)

Academic Honesty Brochure

Office of Student Conduct Staff

L. Randy Carter, Assistant Dean of Students
Cecilia Larson, Administrative Assistant
Tyler Lartonoix, Graduate Assistant
Kasey Fraser-Smith, Graduate Assistant

Enough is Enough Week: April 2013

“Campaign to Stem Societal Violence”

More Information:

Southeast Missouri State University supports the national campaign to prevent all forms of societal violence. Nationally, the campaign is being sponsored by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA).

The “Enough is Enough” Campaign is a critical collaboration designed to create a new paradigm for peace and safety on the nation’s campuses – elementary through postsecondary – by addressing the societal violence that has contributed to unprecedented violence in some of the very places our students should feel most safe.

At the 2008 NASPA Annual Conference, Dr. Zenobia Lawrence Hikes, vice president of student affairs at Virginia Tech, told those in attendance what happened and what was learned through the tragedy on her campus, as well as what she thought those of us in student affairs needed to do to chart a course for the future. The purpose of this campaign is to prevent these and other types of tragic situations from happening.

             Key Messages



While schools and campuses are generally safe environments, any act of violence is unacceptable in the very places our nation's students should expect the greatest peace and security in order to be successful in their academic pursuits.

Schools and campuses are not, by nature, violent places. Too often, the violence that erupts in the academy spills over from outside the campus. To this end, it is imperative that any effort to stem societal violence before it reaches our nation's schools and campuses MUST involve parents, students, and community members, in addition to administrators, counselors, and teachers.

Those committed to putting an end to school and campus violence must work with students along a continuum that builds community. Most students recognize that violence is not a desired outcome, but it is service to others and the building of community that offer the best hope of preventing violence and/or putting the support systems in place for an effective recovery, should a violent incident occur.

Because of their rarity, acts of violence are largely unpredictable. While we all want assurances that we -- and those we care about -- will be safe as we go about our daily routines, ultimately, we can only work toward building a shared community in which such acts of violence are not glorified, and in which all members of the community are supported and intimately known.

**Adapted from the from the campaign website at the following link: www.EnoughisEnoughcampaign.org

2011 Campus Partners:

Office of Student Conduct

Office of Residence Life

Counseling & Disability Services

Campus Life & Event Services

Residence Hall Association (RHA)

Recreation Services

IGNITE

All University Judicial Board

VICTORY Program

Student Activities Council

Spanish Club

SWAG

Diversity Peer Educators

Dean of Students

**We welcome other campus and community partners to join us in this campaign.

Please contact the Office of Student Conduct at the following number: (573) 651-2264.

The winners of the Enough is Enough Logo Contest for 2010 were Julie Belmar (Spread Love...) and Ryan Hollingsworth (world design). Their logos were used during the campaign on t-shirts and promotional items.

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