CHCS Student Handbook 2018-2019

Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook 41 Disciplinary Probation is a disciplinary sanction serving notice to a student that her or his behavior is in serious violation of university standards. A time period is indicated during which another violation to the Code of Conduct and Academic Responsibility will automatically raise the question of a more severe sanction (suspension or expulsion) if the student is found in violation. Disciplinary Warning is a disciplinary sanction serving notice to a student that her or his behavior has not met university standards. This sanction remains in effect for a designated number of semesters of attendance. Verbal Warning is a verbal admonition to the student by a university staff member that his or her behavior is inappropriate. Fines are penalty fees payable to the university for violation of certain regulations with the code of conduct and academic responsibility. Restitution is payment made for damages or losses to the university, as directed by the discipline officer. Restriction or Revocation of Privileges is temporary or permanent loss of privileges that include, but are not limited to, the use of a particular university facility, visitation privileges, and parking privileges. Termination or Change of Residence Hall Agreement/Accommodation is a disciplinary sanction that terminates or changes the Residence Hall Agreement/Accommodation. This should be accompanied by another form of disciplinary action. It is considered permanent unless lifted by the vice president of student affairs/assistant dean for student development/director of residential life or designee. Counseling Intervention is when extreme behavior indicates that counseling may be beneficial. The student may be referred to the Student Counseling Center or other university health provider/program. Other Appropriate Action is disciplinary action, including educational sanctions (such as research papers or presentations) not specifically outlined before, approved through the assistant dean of student development or designee. Parent/Legal Guardian Notification is when university personnel may, at times of extreme concern for a student’s welfare, notify parent(s)/legal guardian(s) of a student younger than 21 years of age—in writing or by phone—when alcohol or drug violations of university policy occur. Appeal Process An appeal of disciplinary action taken must be in writing to the Office of Student Conduct within five business days of the receipt of the written disposition of the conference. In appealing a judicial decision, the appeal must fall into one of the following categories. • The student has new evidence that was not available prior to the original conference. The matter will be returned to the discipline officer for reconsideration. • The judicial process as outlined was not adhered to during the student’s conference. • The sanction(s) do not relate appropriately to the violation. Appeals shall be heard by designated appeal officers. The appellate officer shall not be the same conduct/ discipline officer that heard the original case.