Decision Making Reflection Questions
Name: ___________________________________
Banner ID #: _______________________
Expectations for paper:
*Return this page as the cover sheet to your essay.*
You are expected to write a reflection paper based on the guidelines below. This paper
must be at least 3 pages, 12-point font, double spaced with one inch margins. Please
submit this cover sheet along with your reflection essay to Office of Judicial Affairs in
Savitz Hall, 3rd floor by your deadline. The paper will then be reviewed by the Assistant
Dean of Students and you may be contacted thereafter.
In order to complete the sanction, it is expected that you will take time to reflect on the
topic and write a clear, well-developed response that demonstrates that you have
thought about the issue and considered all aspects. This should not be used as an
opportunity to complain about policies and laws.
If you have any further questions, please contact the Office of Judicial
Affairs at ext. 4242 or e-mail Assistant Dean of Students, Joe Mulligan at
Mulligan@rowan.edu.
General Questions
1. Describe in detail what happened that resulted in your being charged with a
violation of the Code of Conduct.
2. What was your level of responsibility for the situation?
3. What was your rationale in committing your action?
4. What steps did you take to reach the decision that resulted in you being charged
with a violation of the Code?
5. What were the consequences of your actions on you, your friends, family, police,
University staff and the Rowan community?
6. What did you learn based on your behavior?
7. How have you grown or changed as a result of reflecting on your original
decision?
8. If you were in a similar situation again, what would you do and why would you do
it? What would you consider in making your decision?