CONDUCT FAQ
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WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?
WHAT ARE MY RESPONSIBILITIES?
WHAT ARE THE SANCTIONS I CAN RECEIVE?
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTER AN ALCOHOL VIOLATION?
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTER A MARIJUANA AND/OR MARIJUANA
PARAPHERNALIA VIOLATION?
WHY DID I GET CONTACTED TO SET UP A HEARING?
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I MEET WITH MY HALL DIRECTOR?
WHAT HAPPENS IF I DO NOT SCHEDULE OR ATTEND A HEARING?
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A SANCTION?
WHAT IF I DON’T COMPLETE A SANCTION?
WHAT’S A PEER REVIEW BOARD?
WHO WILL FIND OUT ABOUT THIS?
HOW LONG WILL THIS BE ON MY TRANSCRIPT?
CAN I APPEAL A DECISION?
WHAT IS RESPONSIBILITY-OWNERSHIP-CIVILITY (ROC)?
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?
Student Rights:
Students are guaranteed certain rights within the conduct process.
Students' rights include:
To be notified promptly of the charges of the incident.
To have a fair and prompt hearing.
To be notified promptly of the results of the hearing.
To be advised of the appeal process.
A student also has responsibilities that include:
To attend a hearing with a University official or the Peer Review Board.
To be respectful during the conduct process.
To provide accurate, truthful, and appropriate information regarding the incident at every level of the
conduct process.
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WHAT ARE MY RESPONSIBILITIES?
A student also has responsibilities that include:
1. To attend a hearing with a University official or the Peer Review Board.
2. To be respectful during the conduct process.
3. To provide accurate, truthful, and appropriate information regarding the incident at every level
of the conduct process.
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WHAT ARE THE SANCTIONS I CAN RECEIVE?
Levels of the University Housing Conduct System
The level at which you enter the conduct process will be determined by the severity
of your infraction.
LEVEL 1 - HALL DIRECTOR
Hearing Conducted by your Hall Director with the possible sanctions:
Warning
Educational
Santion
Restitution
Housing
Probabtion
University
Service
Education
Opportunities
Mandatory
Storage
Loss of
Priviledges
Written
Parental
Notification
Counseling
Referral
LEVEL 2 - PEER REVIEW BOARD
Hearing Conducted by the Peer Review Board with the possible sanctions:
All Sanctions from Level One
Reassignment
to Another Room
Banning from
Residence Halls
Parental Notification
by Phone
Contract Termination
with Financial Penalty
LEVEL 3 - CAMPUS CONDUCT HEARING
Campus Conduct Hearing with possible sanctions:
All Sanctions from Level One and Level 2
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Extended
Probation
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTER AN ALCOHOL VIOLATION?
Breath Alcohol Level (BAL) will help determine the appropriate conduct level.
You and/or your guest leaves an alcohol situation is a mandatory level 2 or above
(depends on other violations).
Violations are those that occur within the community beginning with a student's start at UW-Stout.
HEARING LEVEL 1 - HALL DIRECTOR
0 PRIORS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
BAL
.00 - .199
MINIMUM SANTIONS
9 months Housing Probation
Judicial Educator Mod 8
1 Education sanction
Written parental notification
HEARING LEVEL 2 - PEER REVIEW
1 PRIORS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY OVER THE PAST YEAR
FLEEING THE INCIDENT
BAL
MINIMUM SANTIONS
.00 - .199
12 month Housing Probation
Judicial Educator Mod 8 or 15
2 Educational sanctions
Parental notification by phone with student
.20 - .259
15 month Housing Probation
Judicial Educator Mod 8 or 15
2 Education sanctions
Parental notification by phone with student
HEARING LEVEL 3 - ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING BOARD
2 OR MORE PRIORS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY OVER THE PAST YEAR
1 PRIOR AND FLEEING ANOTHER INCIDENT
FLEEING TWO INCIDENTS
BAL
MINIMUM SANTIONS
.00 - .199
15 month Housing Probation
Judicial Educator Mod 8 or 15 (if not yet completed)
2 Educational sanctions
Parental notification by phone with student
.20 - .259
18 month Housing Probation
Judicial Educator Mod 8 or 15 (if not yet completed)
2 Education sanctions
Parental notification by phone with student
.260 or Above
24 month Housing Probation
Judicial Educator Mod 8 or 15 (if not yet completed)
2 Education sanctions
Parental notification by phone with student
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WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTER A MARIJUANA AND/OR MARIJUANA PARAPHERNALIA VIOLATION?
The following represent the minimum sanctions that will be given to violators at each level.
HEARING LEVEL 1 - HALL DIRECTOR
1st MARIJUANA VIOLATION - COMPLIANT
MINIMUM SANTIONS
9 months University Housing Probation
E-Toke or Judicial Educator Module 9
1 Educational Sanction
Written Parental Notification Home
HEARING LEVEL 2 - PEER REVIEW BOARD
1ST MARIJUANA VIOLATION-NON-COMPLIANT
SECOND MARIJUANA VIOLATION-COMPLIANT
FLEEING MARIJUANA INCIDENT
MINIMUM SANTIONS
12 months University Housing Probation
E-Toke or Judicial Educator Module 9 or 24
2 Educational Sanctions
Parental Notification by Phone with Student
HEARING LEVEL 3 - ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING BOARD
2ND MARIJUANA VIOLATION- NON-COMPLIANT
THIRD OR MORE MARIJUANA VIOLATION- COMPLIANT
ONE PRIOR MARIJUANA VIOLATION AND FLEEING ANOTHER INCIDENT
FLEEING 2 INCIDENTS
MINIMUM SANTIONS
15 months University Housing Probation
Marijuana Check Up @ Counseling Center
Judicial Educator Module 9 or 24 (if not yet completed)
2 Educational Sanctions
Parental Notification by Phone with Student
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WHY DID I GET CONTACTED TO SET UP A HEARING?
An incident occurred where you may be involved. A report was filed and
forwarded to the Hall Director. The Hall Director is responsible for deciding what policy(s) may have
been violated and who will hear the case. From the time a report is filed, the Hall Director will
typically contact you within 7 working days (Monday-Friday are considered working days). After
this contact is made, you can expect to have a conduct hearing with the Hall Director within 5 working days. For cases involving the Peer Review Board, the board will be convened typically within 1-2
weeks. *Residents may be referred to the campus conduct system based on the circumstance of the
incident.
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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I MEET WITH MY HALL DIRECTOR?
The Hall Director explains the conduct process. They will ask you to share your perspective of the
incident and share information from the incident report and/or other documentation. Based upon your
input and all of the information, the Hall Director will decide to what extent you are responsible for
the policy violation(s). If you are found to be responsible for violating a policy, the Hall Director will
issue a sanctions.
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WHAT HAPPENS IF I DO NOT SCHEDULE OR ATTEND A
HEARING?
Should you take no action to schedule or attend a meeting, a decision will be made without the
benefit of your input and based on available information in the report. Be advised that failing to
schedule or attend a meeting may result in additional disciplinary action.
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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A SANCTION?
A sanction is a consequence that typically includes an assignment or duty to complete. Sanctions are
intended to be educational allowing a student to reflect on past behaviors, consider future options and
deter additional violations.
Typically sanction(s) will be determined at the hearing, but some situations require time to consider
all of the information and then issue an appropriate
sanction. Previous policy violations are considered when determining an appropriate sanctions.
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WHAT IF I DON’T COMPLETE A SANCTION?
Failing to complete a sanction is considered another violation. If you fail to
complete a sanction in a timely or satisfactory manner, you will face further
disciplinary action.
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WHAT’S A PEER REVIEW BOARD?
The Peer Review Board hears conduct cases referred by Hall Directors, and appeals from the Hall
Director level. The Peer Review Board is comprised of
students and a Hall Director advisor. The Peer Review Board will determine to what extent you are
responsible for the policy violation(s).
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WHO WILL FIND OUT ABOUT THIS?
Housing staff members value confidentiality and avoid discussing your case
outside of this process. Federal law requires that a student must sign a release in order for a University official to discuss specific incidents and consequences with the student’s family members or future
employers. Parents/Guardians can be notified when a student is found responsible for an underage
drinking violation or any illegal drug possession violation.
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HOW LONG WILL THIS BE ON MY TRANSCRIPT?
University Housing conduct related records and information are not part of an academic transcript.
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CAN I APPEAL THE DECISION?
Yes. In order to appeal you must have one of more of the following reason(s):
1. Severity of the sanction
2. Introduction of new evidence not present at the inital hearing
3. Lack of procedural due process (your student rights were not honored)
An appeal must be made in writing, using the University Housing online Appeal form within five
working days of the decision. The appeal will go to the next level in the conduct process. Obtain the
appeal form at appeals form.
Appeals made based on severity of the sanction are a review of the disciplinary action and not a
rehearing of the case. Appeals made based on introduction of new evidence or lack of procedural due
process are a rehearing of the case based on new pertinent information.
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WHAT IS RESPONSIBILITY-OWNERSHIP-CIVILITY (ROC)?
University Housing believes that campus living enhances a student's educational experience through
promoting community development and personal growth in an out-of-classroom environment. In
choosing to attend UW-Stout and live on campus, a student enters into an agreement to be a positive
citizen in an educational community; a community characterized by responsibility, ownership and
civility.
Responsibility means practicing self-management and making thoughtful decisions. A citizen accepts
both personal responsibility and responsibility for positively influencing their living community
through participation and leadership.
Ownership requires a member's attention to the community's direction, as well as private and shared
facilities. Through being mindful of cleanliness, safety and security issues, citizens show respect for
themselves, others and property.
Civility with consideration for self, others and the University is the behavioral standard expected of
each resident. A citizen exhibits integrity and courtesy for all members of the residence community
by respecting other residents, University staff, policies and facilities.
A specific kind of educational community occurs as an outgrowth of these principles. A community
built upon civility, ownership and self-responsibility encourages its citizens to become more fully
aware of their potential, thereby enhancing their educational experience. Residents learn from these
interactions to respond more effectively to a multitude of circumstances.
University Housing staff will work in partnership with residents to develop a successful, inclusive
community for all its members. With respect for residents' developing abilities, the staff can offer
assistance, advice and direction. We will work cooperatively with students who are interested in the
educational opportunities afforded by campus living to develop their skills and gain confidence in
their abilities.
Students may not be willing to live by these standards. Should incidents and issues continue to occur,
an individual may lose the privilege to visit or live within the community, on campus or even be a
member of the UW-Stout educational community. We encourage students to make conscious decisions regarding their actions and the consequences of their behaviors.
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STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Please contact your Resident Advisor (RA) or Hall Director.
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