Code of Student Conduct

Sanctions

13. Sanctions that may be imposed in accordance with this code may be applied to individual students, groups or student organizations. Failure to complete sanctions by their assigned due date and/or according to instruction may result in additional fines and/or a Dean’s hold on the ability to register for classes with the registrar. A request for the Dean’s hold to be lifted will be issued once sanctions are completed as originally instructed. Sanctions include:

1. Warning: notice, orally or in writing, that continuation or repetition of prohibited conduct may be cause for additional disciplinary action. This warning will be filed in the Student Life Office and remain on record for up to seven years.
2. Censure: a written reprimand for violation of specified regulations, including a warning that continuation or repetition of prohibited conduct may be cause for additional disciplinary action, including disciplinary probation. Notice of this action will be filed in the Student Life Office.
3. Restriction or Revocation of Privileges: the recommendation to withdraw a privilege, use of a service, participation in a program, event or activity for a specific period of time. The loss of privilege may prohibit a student or student organization from being released to live off campus, or from participating in co-curricular or athletic activities where the student(s) represents the university. Restrictions include, but are not limited to, registering or taking part in organizational or university social activities, the use of a particular university facility, visitation privileges or parking privileges.
4. Disciplinary Probation: a trial period during which a student must behave in a manner acceptable to the University. This period can include exclusion from participation in privileged or extracurricular institutional activities for a specified period of time. Additional restrictions or conditions may also be imposed. Violations of the terms of disciplinary probation, or any other violation of this code during the period of probation, will normally result in suspension or expulsion from the university. Under the status of disciplinary probation, a student is encouraged to seek advice and counsel from appropriate university officials. Disciplinary probation status may also affect qualifications for some awards, prizes or financial aid, particularly those stipulating conduct acceptable to the university. Notice of this action will be filed in the Student Life Office.
5. Restitution: repayment to the university or to an affected party for damages resulting from a violation of this code. Restitution can occur at any level.
6.  Parental Notification: a letter or phone call notifying a parent or guardian of a dependent student (at the time notification is made) that he or she has committed a violation of law or university policy pertaining to drugs or alcohol. (See Parental Notification Policy, Part 4 under Additional Campus Policies
7. Fine: fines or administrative fees may be imposed separately or in addition to any other sanction(s). The conduct officer or conduct board shall determine the amount of the fine. A fine requires a student or student organization to pay a sum of money. The fines listed below will be automatically assessed:
   
   

   Fine Amount	Reason
   $5 or more	Failure to properly complete the break checkout form / closing procedures for residence hall rooms before vacating room for breaks
   $25	Failure to attend a meeting / Conduct Conference
   $25	Corresponding fine typically associated with a level 1A
   $25 or more	Fine for a noise violation or failure to attend hall meetings as advertised by a university official
   $50	In addition to attending the Alcohol Skills Training Course typically associated with a level 2A
   $50	Failure to attend or cancel within 24 hours a scheduled appointment or assessment with the Counseling Center
   $50	Failure to attend or cancel within 24 hours one or both of the Alcohol Skills Training Course classes
   $50 or more	Failure to vacate the residence halls on time or returning early from a break without permission
   $200	Failure to complete an assignment as sanctioned as the result of being found "responsible" in the Student Conduct System. (This includes failing to meet a deadline.)

8. Suspension: exclusion from university premises, and other privileges or activities, as set forth in the suspension notice. Notice of this action will be filed  in the Office of Student Life.
9. Expulsion: permanent termination of student status and exclusion from university premises, privileges and activities including, but not limited to: receipt of Susquehanna University degree, registration, class attendance, residence in university-owned housing and use of university facilities. A student who has been expelled is not eligible for readmission. This action will be recorded in the student’s file.
10. Other Sanctions: other sanctions may be imposed instead of or in addition to those specified in sections (a) through (i) of this part. Service, research projects or educational programs or activities, including but not limited to, an educational seminar, a treatment program for alcohol or drug abuse or psychological assessments may also be assigned.

14. Violations of sections (a) through (h) in Part 12 of this code may result in expulsion from the university, unless specific and significant mitigating factors are present. Factors to be considered in mitigation shall be the present demeanor and past disciplinary record of the offender, as well as the nature of the offense and the severity of any damage, injury or harm resulting from it.

15. Violations of sections (i) through (o) in Part 12 of this code may result in suspension from the university, unless specific and significant mitigating factors as specified in Part 14 are present.

16.  Repeated or aggravated violations of any section of this code may also result in expulsion or suspension or in the imposition of such lesser penalties as may be appropriate.
 
17. Attempts to commit acts prohibited by this code may be punished to the same extent as completed violations.

18. Sanctions for organizations only:
Termination of Recognition: an order terminating university recognition of a registered student organization for a specific or indefinite period of time.

19. Alcohol Violations Sanctioning Guidelines:
The sanctions below are guidelines and may be altered at the discretion of the conduct officer or conduct board or combined with sanctions listed elsewhere in the Code of Student Conduct. Harm to self, others or property is considered an aggravated violation and may increase a sanction level if found responsible. Sanctions may be modified based on the severity of the incident, the impact on the community and the student’s Student Conduct history.

Sanction Level	Examples of Violations	Corresponding Sanction
Level 1A	Underage possession/consumption; in the presence of alcohol as an underage person; possession/consumption of an open container of alcohol in an area other than those designated; creating a disturbance while under the influence of alcohol	Disciplinary warning; educational program or activity; fine
Level 2A	Second offense of a Level 1A violation; aggravated Level 1A violation; possession of unauthorized alcohol paraphernalia/excessive quantity of alcohol; serving minors; allowing the consumption of alcohol by minors to take place in one’s residence hall room; jeopardizing the safety of self or others	Censure; educational program or activity; Alcohol Skills Training Class; fine; personal assessment by the Coordinator for Health Education and Outreach; Parental Notification
Level 3A	Third offense of a Level 1A violation; Level 1A violation when Level 2A status has already been assigned; a grossly aggravated offense of a Level 2A violation	Disciplinary Probation; educational program or activity; fine; personal assessment by the Coordinator for Health Education and Outreach OR recommendation to off-campus outpatient facilities for assessment and/or AOD program(s); parental notification
Level 4A	Inducing/forcing another to consume alcohol; any violation of the alcohol policy following placement on Level 3A status; an aggravated offense of a Level 3A violation; second offense of a level 2A violation when a 2A has already been assigned	Suspension; expulsion; recommendation to off-campus outpatient or inpatient facilities for assessment and/or AOD program(s)

  
 
20. Drug Violations Sanction Guidelines
The sanctions below are guidelines and may be altered at the discretion of the conduct officer or conduct board or combined with sanctions listed elsewhere in the Code of Student Conduct. Harm to self, others or property is considered an aggravated violation and may increase a sanction level if found responsible. Sanctions may be modified based on the severity of the incident, the impact on the community and the student’s Student Conduct history.

Sanction Level	Examples of Violations	Corresponding Sanctions
Level 1D	Possession of drug paraphernalia without residue/evidence of drugs; persistent odor of marijuana smoke	Censure; educational program or activity; fine; personal assessment by the Coordinator for Health Education and Outreach; recommendations for additional AOD programs; parental notification
Level 2D	Possession of, use of or under the influence of a controlled substance; recreational use or under the influence of a legal mind-altering substance(s); second offense of a level 1D violation	Censure; disciplinary probation; suspension; expulsion; personal assessment by the Coordinator for Health Education and Outreach; intensive educational program or activity; fine; parental notification
Level 3D	Sale or distribution of a controlled substance; second offense of a level 2D violation; third offense of a level 1D violation	Interim suspension; suspension; expulsion