Learn the Code Now Avoid Trouble Later Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards Summer Orientation 2015
Student Conduct Code Expectation related to the Code Know the code of conduct – Not knowing the code is not an excuse
Jurisdiction Individuals Organizations Campuses On/Off Campus activities Referrals from outside Temple
How the Process Works
How does the process work? Office receives a referral Is there a possible code of conduct violation? Charge Letter Process Review Meeting Hearing Decision Appeal
Examples of Violations Disorderly Conduct Academic Dishonesty Fraud/Forgery Threat/Intimidation/Assault Failure to Comply Sexual Harassment Sexual Assault Alcohol/Drug Weapons Theft
Alcohol Policy: Simplified If you are under 21 you can’t have it
Drug Policy Simplified You can’t have any illegal drugs You can’t have somebody else’s prescriptions
Possible Sanctions Expulsion from University/University Housing Suspension from University/University Housing Organizational Probation Academic Fines Educational Reprimand
Mandatory Minimum Alcohol/Drug Sanctions First Offense – DAO Referral – Probation, Weeks – $ fine – Parental Notification(Under 21) Second Offense – DAO Referral – Probation – $ fine – Parental Notification(Under 21) – Recommendation for Removal from University Residence Hall Third Offense – Removal from Temple University
Medical Amnesty Policy To get immediate help for you or an intoxicated friend, call Campus Safety at Students granted Amnesty will not be sanctioned for violating the Student Conduct Code Students granted amnesty will have some educational requirements
Do I Have a “Record”? Confidential FERPA Sanction completion Discipline holds Future disclosure- Graduate Schools and Employers Retained for at least 6 years after graduation
Conflict Education Resource Team
Contact Information Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards Student Center, Room 318 (215) Conflict Education Resource Team (215)