1. STUDENT CONDUCT & ETHICAL DEVELOPMENT
My name is Shannon Quihuiz; I am the Director of Student Conduct and Ethical Development.
SHANNON QUIHUIZ

2. SCED OFFICE
Upholds San Jose State University’s behavioral expectations
Ensure all rules and policies are followed
Administer the student discipline process when students violate these rules
Student Conduct and Ethical Development is the office that upholds San Jose State University’s behavioral
expectations. In other words, we ensure all rules and policies are followed and administer the student discipline
process when students violate these rules.

3. POLICY ENFORCEMENT
Policies support a safe and inclusive living, learning environment
Expected to be a respectful, responsible, and contributing community member
(a) live on campus, (b) are in the classroom, (c) are a member of a student organization…; the list goes on and on to include every facet of the University
Brochure more thoroughly addresses these expectations
The various policies at San Jose State University support a safe and inclusive living, learning environment.
You are expected to be a respectful, responsible, and contributing community member when you (a) live on
campus, (b) are in the classroom, (c) are a member of a student organization…; the list goes on and on to
include every facet of the University. There is a Student Conduct and Ethical Development brochure in your
welcome packet that more thoroughly addresses these expectations.

4. CONDUCT CODE
Student Conduct Code stipulates the grounds upon which student discipline can be based
Expectation and hope is that your behavior is parallel with these standards
It is your personal responsibility to know and abide by these rules
I would briefly like to highlight two policies, the first being the Student Conduct Code. The Student Conduct
Code stipulates the grounds upon which student discipline can be based. Our expectation and hope is that your
behavior is parallel with these standards. It is your personal responsibility to know and abide by these rules.

5. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Academic Integrity Policy regarding cheating and plagiarism
Cheating is the use of any dishonest, deceptive, or fraudulent means to obtain academic credit
Plagiarism is the act of representing the work of another as one’s own without proper citation or referencing the original author
Review subsections of this policy; cannot stress this enough
Each instructor you have will uphold this policy and expect you to follow these rules
Another very important expectation is our Academic Integrity Policy regarding cheating and plagiarism.
Cheating is the use of any dishonest, deceptive, or fraudulent means to obtain academic credit. Plagiarism is
the act of representing the work of another as one’s own without proper citation or referencing the original
author. Make sure to review the subsections of this policy. I cannot stress this enough. Each instructor you
have will uphold this policy and expect you to follow these rules.

6. PROCESS FLOWCHART
Violate policy = our office initiates the student discipline process
Policy violations are resolved: (1) Conference and (2) Hearing
Conference is a facilitated discussion between the Student Conduct Administrator and the student
End result is an agreed upon outcome between the two parties
Hearing involves another University administrator, authority to impose an outcome
One additional component when a case involves cheating and plagiarism
Now, if a student were to violate policy, our office initiates the student discipline process. Policy violations are
resolved in one of two ways: (1) Conference and (2) Hearing. The Conference is a facilitated discussion
between the Student Conduct Administrator and the student. The end result is an agreed upon outcome
between the two parties. The Hearing is slightly different, it involves another University administrator, who
has the authority to impose an outcome. There is one additional component I would like to emphasize when a
case involves cheating and plagiarism.

7. ACADEMIC PROCESS Instructor imposes an academic sanction
Impact on the student’s grade in the course
Student will receive a lower grade/F on the evaluation instrument (exam, assignment, paper) or the course
In academic integrity cases, where cheating or plagiarism occurs, the instructor imposes an academic sanction.
This means there is an impact on the student’s grade in the course. In most cases, a student will receive a lower
grade or F on the evaluation instrument (exam, assignment, paper) or the course as a whole.

8. SCED MISSION
Goal is to transform misconduct (policy violations) into teachable moment
Connect students to various resources to foster their personal and social development
(Engage in this process) hope is that you (a) become accountable for your behavior, (b) understand the
impact on the community, and (c) make informed decisions in the future
Emphasize, it is your responsibility to know and abide by the rules
Review the brochure and our website for more information regarding University policies and procedures
Brochure available in 8 different languages on our website
Thank you for your time, enjoy being a Spartan and best of luck
Julie Paisant, address expectations pertaining to Title IX
The goal of the student conduct process is to transform misconduct (policy violations) into teachable moment.
Our office also connects students to various resources to foster their personal and social development. If you
ever have to engage in this process, our hope is that you become (a) accountable for your behavior, (b)
understand the impact on the community, and (c) make informed decisions in the future. I would like to
emphasize, it is your responsibility to know and abide by the rules. I encourage you to review the brochure and
our website for more information regarding University policies and procedures. This brochure is also available
in 8 different languages on our website. Thank you for your time, enjoy being a Spartan and I wish you the
best. Now I would like to introduce, Julie Paisant, who will address expectations pertaining to Title IX.

9. TITLE IX
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance”
(Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972 Implementing Regulations at:
20 U.S.C. § 1681 & 34 C.F.R. Part 106)

10. WHAT DOES TITLE IX PROTECT AGAINST ?
Sex (gender based) Discrimination
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Misconduct
Domestic/Dating Violence
Stalking
Retaliation

11. WHAT IS CONSENT ?
An affirmative act that is informed, conscious, voluntary, and mutually agreed upon. YES means YES!
It is the responsibility of each person involved in the sexual activity to ensure they have the affirmative consent of the other participant(s) to engage in the sexual act.

12. BYSTANDER INTERVENTION
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent or stop an act of sexual harassment or sexual violence that you may witness
Call the University Police Department at , Campus Bluelight Phones, or (408) , while on campus
Call 911 from an off campus location

13. WHERE TO REPORT TITLE IX COMPLAINTS
Title IX Coordinator
Student Conduct
University Police Department or Local Police Agency
Medical Professional
Any Mandated Reporter (all SJSU Employees)

14. TITLE IX ON CAMPUS CONFIDENTIAL RESOURCES*
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Sexual Assault Victims Advocate / Survivor Advocate
Health Care Practitioners**
Clergy
* Under CA law, if incident(s) involves a victim under the age of 18 years old, then all mandated reporters including confidential resources are required to report incident(s) to law enforcement.
**Under CA law, medical clinicians are required to report to law enforcement instances in which they observe physical injury caused by assaultive conduct.

15. TITLE IX TEAM Julie Paisant Eileen Daley Interim Title IX Coordinator
(408)
(408)
Shannon Quihuiz
Kris Bifulco
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate/ Survivor Advocate
(408)
(408)
Joanne Wright
Ben Falter
(408)
Respondent Consultant
(408)