UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
Office of Ethical Development and Restorative Practices
Student Leadership, Involvement & Changemaking
USD Hearing Board Application 2015-2016
What is the Hearing Board?
At USD we have both Student Conduct Hearing Boards (comprising of Peer Review, Critical Issues, and Appeals boards) and
organizational Hearing Boards (Greek Discipline and Student Organizations Discipline) that are advised by staff in the Office of the
Assistant Dean of Students. Each board consists of students who are responsible for adjudicating cases involving alleged violations of
either The Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities (The Code), The Student Organizations Handbook and/or the USD Greek
Guidelines through a hearing process. Board members consider information contained in the incident report(s) and presented by
involved students and any witnesses. They are responsible for determining whether students are responsible for the alleged violation(s)
in either The Code or Greek Guidelines. If students are determined to be responsible, the Board assigns appropriate sanctions.
Why do we have Hearing Boards?
The Code and Greek Guidelines are intended to maintain a safe environment for the campus community, one that supports the
academic mission and provides a productive living and learning environment. Alleged violations are adjudicated through the
University conduct system and/or an organization Board, which is in place to foster the personal development of students and
emphasizes understanding of their behavior as well as their responsibilities to the community. The University places a high value on
having students participate in the conduct process. As peers of the involved students they bring a unique perspective to the process and
can help the involved students to better understand the impact of their actions on others and their obligations to the community they
impacted.
Responsibilities
 Attend required Hearing Board Training on Saturday, October 3, 2016 (9am-3pm).
 Ongoing professional development or trainings.
 Keep information presented in the hearing process confidential.
 Model good judgment and behavior outside of Hearing Board meetings.
 Adhere to all rules and policies as outlined in The Code, The Student Organizations Handbook, and Greek Guidelines.
 Respond to hearing board related e-mails and show up prepared for hearing boards to which you are assigned.
Qualifications
 Understanding of the educational philosophy of The Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities and USD Greek Guidelines.
 Ability to exercise good judgment, demonstrate compassion, and be fair-minded.
 Willingness to challenge peers and successfully manage social pressures.
 Good oral communication and interpersonal skills.
 No serious or repetitive violations of The Code or Greek Guidelines.
 Good academic standing with the University.
 Greek leadership experience preferred.
Benefits
 Develop critical and reflective thinking skills that can be applied to ethical inquiry.
 Grow professionally, intellectually, and civically.
 Become aware of alternative conflict and restorative justice skills in regards to student conduct.
 Build a safer and more secure campus community.
 Understand, articulate, and address the dynamics of privilege and entitlement in student conduct hearings.
 Educate the community about the Greek Guidelines through community outreach programs and events.
Meeting Times
 GDB hearings are scheduled in response to alleged violations of the Greek Guidelines and members are asked to serve on a
particular case via e-mail. GDB members will be assigned to hearings based on their availability and organization representation.
 Time Commitment: The total time requirement of GDB members is approximately 12 hours per semester.
Application Process
 Complete and submit the attached application by email to Graham Davis at gdavis@sandiego.edu. Applications are due
Monday, September 21, 2015 by 5pm.
 Applicants are notified regarding the status of their application by Friday, September 25, 2015.
 If accepted, the required primary hearing board training will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 9am to 3pm.
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
Office of Ethical Development and Restorative Practices
Student Leadership, Involvement & Changemaking
USD Hearing Board Application 2015-2016
Applicants should thoroughly review all responsibilities, time commitments, FAQs and other information in this
application packet and on the Student Conduct “Get Involved” webpage prior to submitting their application.
http://www.sandiego.edu/conduct/get_involved.php
A completed application includes (1) this typed and signed application form and (2) typed responses to the application
questions.
Application Process
 Applications Due: Monday, September 21, 2015 by 5pm. Applications are to be submitted by email to Graham Davis
at gdavis@sandiego.edu
 Notification Regarding Application Status: Friday, September 25, 2015.
 Required Training for Accepted Applicants: Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 9am to 3pm.
Name: ________________
Student ID: ______________
On-Campus/ Off-Campus Residence: ________________________
Local Phone: __________Email Address: __________
Class Year (in Fall 2015): ___________
Status (Check One): [ ] New Hearing Board Member
[ ] Returning Hearing Board Member
Chapter Name: _______________
Leadership & Involvement:________________________
Briefly answer the following questions on a typed separate sheet of paper and submit it with this application form:
New Hearing Board Member Questions
1. Why do you want to serve on a USD Hearing Board?
2. What do you want to learn from serving on a USD Hearing Board?
3. What qualities and/or previous experience do you possess that you believe will make you an effective member
of a hearing board?
Returning Hearing Board Member Questions
1. Why do you want to continue to serve as a member a USD Hearing Board?
2. Identify and briefly describe two things you have you learned from your service as a member of a USD Hearing
Board?
Statement of Intention
I have thoroughly read the USD Hearing Board 2015-2016 Application Packet and the USD Student Conduct “Get
Involved” webpage, and I fully understand the responsibilities, time commitments, and expectations of USD Hearing
Board members. I also understand that the Office of Ethical Development and Restorative Practices may confirm my good
academic standing and conduct record as part of this application process.
(For electronic submissions please check the box below, type out the date, and send it from your USD email
address)
[ ] Name: ______________________
Date: ____________________________
Additional Opportunity: You may also be eligible to serve as a member of a Peer Review Board and Critical Issues
Board. If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit USD’s Student Conduct “Get Involved” webpage and review
the requirements and time commitment. http://www.sandiego.edu/conduct/get_involved.php If you are still interested in
serving after reviewing this information, please check this box: [ ]