Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook 47 D. University Disciplinary Procedures D.1 Introduction A student (or student organization) who is alleged to have violated policies of the NSU Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility and/or any other university policies and procedures (other than the University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy) may be charged under the NSU Student Disciplinary Process. Conduct actions relating to fraternity and sorority student organizations may be addressed in accordance with the student conduct procedures detailed in the NSU Fraternity and Sorority Life Manual, at the discretion of the dean of students. A complaint may be made by any member of the university and/or nonuniversity community. The process through which students (or the student organization) are held accountable to university policies and procedures is intended to promote a better understanding of the university community and acceptable behavior for students who are a part of that community. With that in mind, it should be noted that the following processes occur only between the university and each individual student involved in an investigation into possible violations. Parents, friends, significant others, and/or attorneys are not permitted to participate in, or observe, the disciplinary process. Upon notification that a violation may have occurred, the dean of students and/or designee, will investigate the circumstances of the case using the following process: The following figure (next page) illustrates the NSU Student Disciplinary Process for individual students/ student organizations (not used for university sexual misconduct cases—please refer to Section D.4): Conduct and Academic Responsibility and/or any other university policies and procedures (other than the University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy) may be charged under the NSU Student Disciplinary Process. Conduct actions relating to fraternity and sorority student organizations may be addressed in accordance with the Student Conduct procedures detailed in the NSU Fraternity and Sorority Life Manual, at the discretion of the dean of students. A complaint may be made by any member of the university and/or nonuniversity community. The process through which students (or the student organization) are held accountable to university policies and procedures is intended to promote a better understanding of the university community and acceptable behavior for students who are a part of that community. With that in mind, it should be noted that the following processes occur only between the university and each individual student involved in an investigation into possible violations. Parents, friends, significant others, and/or attorneys are not permitted to participate in, or observe, the disciplinary process. Personal Rights of a Student (or Student Organization) during the Discipline Process a. R ight to abstain from verbal participation—Students/student organizations are not required to share their version of the incident in question, but must understand that their nonparticipation will not preclude a discipline officer from making a decision on charges or responsibility. b. Right to review and provide information and offer witnesses. Students/student organizations are permitted to review the incident report that initiated the conduct process against them, and any other documentation they would otherwise be permitted to inspect or review pursuant to FERPA. Students/student organizations may provide any information, documentation, or evidence to the investigator and/or discipline officer for consideration up to 48 hours after the conclusion of the conference/proceeding.
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