2003-04 Student Handbook - Spelman College: Home

E. General ProceduresWhen a report is received alleging that a student or student organization mayhave violated the Code of Community Standards and Conduct, the studentor student organization is notified that a meeting will take place with aCollege official. Spelman strives to ensure reasonable and fair proceedingsthat reflect the Colleges educational philosophy. The process is as follows:1) Student or student organization receives notification that theremay be a violation of the College's policy, procedures and/orregulations.2) Student or student organization (representative) meets with theAssociate Dean of Students for an administrative hearing or toprepare for a hearing with the Community Standards ReviewCommittee.3) The hearing or pre-hearing takes place.4) A decision is made either by the Associate Dean of Students foran administrative hearing or by the Community StandardsReview Committee for a formal committee hearing. Decisionswill be based upon supportive documentation, student orstudent organization statements, and/or witnesses to thebehavior in question.5) If a student or student organization is found responsible for aviolation, there may be sanction(s), condition(s), and/or restriction(s)administered along with a deadline for completion, if applicable.6) The College reserves the right to investigate and sanctionconduct in a different manner should it deem such action appropriate.Note: The College may conduct a hearing without the student presentafter several attempts to contact the student to appear for ahearing.F. Sanctions, Conditions, And RestrictionsWhen a student or student organization has been found responsible for misconduct,sanction(s), condition(s), and/or restriction(s) may be assessed byeither the Associate Dean of Students for an administrative hearing, or recommendedby the Community Standards Review Committee for a formal committeehearing. With any sanction, a condition and/or restriction may also beadministered. The range of sanctions are cited below:1) Formal Reprimand with or without conditions or restrictionsA formal reprimand is an official written notification that theaction in question was misconduct.2) Probation with or without conditions or restrictionsProbation is a designated period of time in which conduct willbe observed and reviewed. Any violations during this observationperiod may result in further disciplinary action.3) Deferred Suspension with or without conditions or restrictionsSuspension is deferred for a period of time of observation andreview. The student remains enrolled as a student and studentorganizations may remain active. Any violations during thisobservation period may result in immediate suspension.4) Suspension with or without conditions or restrictionsA period of time in which a student may not attend classes orparticipate in any College activities. Students who are suspendedare not permitted to be on the College campus during the timeof suspension without prior permission from a designatedCollege official. Suspended student organizations may not useCollege facilities and all privileges of a student organization aresuspended.5) ExpulsionThe student or student organization is permanently withdrawnand separated from the College. Students who are expelled arenot permitted to be on the College campus without priorpermission from a designated College official. Readmission tothe College will not be considered.Note: The College reserves the right to institute additional oralternative sanctions, conditions, and/or restrictions as deemedappropriate.G. Appeal ProceduresSpelman College will allow one (1) appeal for a sanction, condition and/orrestriction. Appeals must be written and submitted to the appropriate appealofficer or committee within five (5) business days from the issuance of thedecision letter. Appeals must be detailed and state the grounds for appeal inorder to be valid for review. Appeals are not intended to be a rehearing of thecase and serve as a review of the written evidence to determine the validityof the appeal. Appeals must be based on one or more of the following:1) Appropriateness of sanction(s), condition(s), and/or restriction(s)in light of the incident2) Procedural error3) Evidence of compelling additional information regarding the incidentNote: Appeals will be accepted from the student(s) involved in thecase. Appeals from any other body other than the student(s)involved in the case will not be considered.1516