UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
Office of Ethical Development and Restorative Practices
Student Leadership, Involvement & Changemaking
USD Fraternity and Sorority Life Standards Hearing Board Application 2016-2017
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 (Fraternity and Sorority Life Standards Board and Student Organizations Discipline) that are advised by
staff in the Office of the Assistant Dean of Students and staff in the Student Leadership Involvement and Changemaking Office. Each
board consists of students who are responsible for adjudicating cases involving alleged violations of The Student Code of Rights and
Responsibilities (The Code), The Student Organizations Handbook and/or the USD Fraternity and Sorority 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 Fraternity and
Sorority Guidelines. If students are determined to be responsible, the Board assigns appropriate sanctions.
Why do we have Hearing Boards?
The Code and Fraternity and Sorority 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 1, 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 Fraternity and Sorority 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 Fraternity and Sorority
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 Fraternity and Sorority 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 Fraternity and Sorority Guidelines through community outreach programs and events.
Meeting Times
 Fraternity and Sorority Life Standards Board (FSLSB) hearings are scheduled in response to alleged violations of the Fraternity and
Sorority Guidelines and members are asked to serve on a particular case via e-mail. FSLSB members will be assigned to hearings based on
their availability and organization representation.
 Time Commitment: The total time requirement of FSLSB members is approximately 15-18 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 12, 2016 by 5pm.
 FSLSB board will be presented in IFC and Panhellenic Council meetings no later than Thursday, September 22, 2016.
 Applicants are notified regarding the status of their application by Friday, September 23, 2016.
 If accepted, the required primary hearing board training will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 9am to 3pm.
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
Office of Ethical Development and Restorative Practices
Student Leadership, Involvement & Changemaking
USD Fraternity and Sorority Life Standards Hearing Board Application 2016-2017
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 and (3) chapter president’s signature.
Application Process
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Applications Due: Monday, September 12, 2016 by 5pm. Applications are to be submitted by email to Graham Davis at
gdavis@sandiego.edu
FSLSB board will be presented in IFC and Panhellenic Council meetings no later than Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Notification Regarding Application Status: Friday, September 23, 2016.
Required Training for Accepted Applicants: Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 9am to 3pm.
Name:
Student ID:
On-Campus/ Off-Campus Residence:
Local Phone:
Email Address:
Status (Check One): [] New Hearing Board Member
Class Year (in Fall 2016):
[] Returning Hearing Board Member
Chapter Name:
Chapter President’s Signature:
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 Fraternity and Sorority Life Standards Hearing Board 2016-2017 Application Packet and the
USD Student Conduct “Get Involved” web page, 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)
[X] 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: []