Reprimand - is an official written notice of misconduct. Repetition of any formal charges that result in reprimand of the Student, Student Group or RSO within a period of two years shall automatically carry Probation/Recognition Probation as a minimum sanction.
Recognition Probation - is given for a specific period of time. Further violations of Community Standards during the probationary period may result in Recognition Suspension or Recognition Revocation. During the period of Recognition Probation, the RSO is not considered in good conduct standing with the University. The RSO may seek and add members during this probationary period and may host other activities unless otherwise specified.
Additional Sanctions - which may be imposed, include, but are not limited to:
Restitution for expenses incurred by individuals or the University as a result of providing educational programs or other educational experiences related to the violation(s).
Restitution of loss to University or person or organization/group.
Group educational opportunity/assignment.
Any other appropriate RSO sanction as recommended by the Hearing Body or determined by the Director of Student Conduct, Director of Community Standards and Care, and/or the Dean of Students (or a designee).
Suspension of Activities - suspension of activities of the RSO, including but not limited to: exclusion from intramural competition, denial of use of University facilities for meetings or activities, suspension for new member education, recruiting, and/or intake process, or loss of social privileges for no less than one month. The RSO may not sponsor any activity, party, or function that is social in nature during the time parameters established.
Recognition Suspension - separation of an organization from the University for a specified period of time: The organization will lose its privileges as a RSO and can no longer be an active participant in the University for the duration of suspension.
Recognition Revocation - separation of an organization from the University. The organization will lose its privileges as a RSO and can no longer be an active participant in the University for a period of time at the University's sole discretion.
If the Student, Student Group, or RSO is found to be responsible, the stated sanctions will be imposed unless appealed. If the Student, Student Group, or RSO is found not responsible, the case will be closed and no action will be taken, except in cases of alleged Sexual Misconduct.
Students, Student Groups, and RSOs have a right to appeal sanctions pursuant to the procedures set forth below. In order for any appeal to be considered, the Student, Student Group, or RSO must submit all necessary documentation, including a written statement of appeal citing the grounds of appeal, to the Dean of Students within five (5) Days of the date of the decision letter. An appeal is not a rehearing of the original case, but a review of the Record of the Hearing and the written statement of appeal provided by the Student or RSO. An appeal must meet one or more of the following grounds to be considered:
A significant procedural error was made during the student conduct process, including but not limited to failure to hold an administrative meeting or hearing, lack of notice of the alleged violation, and/or no opportunity to present information;
A sanction was not appropriate to the violation, and/or the sanctions were grossly disproportionate.
A finding was not supported by information, and/or significant information is presented on appeal that was not available at the time of the hearing or could not have been obtained despite the Student’s
A finding was not supported by information, and/or significant information is presented on appeal that was not available at the time of the hearing or could not have been obtained despite the Student's