University of Rhode Island Conduct System
University Conduct Board
330 Memorial Union, Kingston, RI 02881
Phone: 401-874-5521 Fax: 401-874-5574
Website: http://www.uri.edu/judicial/jboard.html
To apply for a Conduct Board position, please complete the following:
1. Review the Conduct Board philosophy & expectations on this page.
2. Read the Student Handbook (available in the Office of Student Life, Room 330 Memorial Union).
3. Complete and sign the application. Use additional paper to answer questions.
4. Completed application must be submitted to the Office of Student Life, Room 330 Memorial Union.
Review of applications occurs until positions are filled; preliminary deadline is Friday, March 5,
2010 at noon.
University Conduct Board Philosophy
The basic philosophy of accountability (discipline) at URI is one of education. As such, it focuses
on the growth and development of individual students by encouraging self-discipline and fostering
respect for the rights and privileges of others.
The formal responsibility of accountability has been delegated to the Conduct Board. The goal of
the board is to redirect the behavior of students into acceptable patterns and protect the rights of
others in the URI community.
Peer influence, exercised through the student discipline process, can often be more effective in
redirecting the behavior patterns of students than any other method of accountability within the
institution.
The student discipline system presents an opportunity for students to communicate to fellow
students the attitudes that seem most conducive to creating a positive environment within the
academic community.
There is no substitute for fairness, objectivity and good judgment.
The success of the board is contingent upon the conviction of its members to achieve a suitable
campus environment while affording individual students maximum freedom within institutional
guidelines.
Expectations of All Conduct Board Members
1. You must be a full-time student.
2. You must abide by the URI Student Handbook, college policies, and all state and federal laws.
3. You must not have any current policy violations (future violations will be grounds for dismissal from the
board).
4. You must attend mandatory training sessions.
5. You must attend all in-service trainings and hearing dates for which you are scheduled to serve.
6. You must familiarize yourself with URI Student Handbook policies and procedures.
7. You must maintain the strictest confidentiality regarding all proceedings of the board's hearings.
8. You should try to be available on Fridays from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. as this is when hearings are
usually scheduled.
University Conduct Board Application
If you have any questions, contact: Judicial Affairs, Office of Student Life, 330 Memorial Union,
(401) 874-9429 or 874-5521. Please return completed application materials to the above address.
Please Type or Print Clearly
Name:
Local Address:
Local Phone:
Cell Phone:
Home Address:
Home Phone:
E-mail address:
Year in school:
Major:
Minor:
GPA:
Number of credits enrolled for next semester:
I live (please check one):
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In a fraternity or sorority house
In a residence hall
In WIST, IEP, Rainbow Diversity or other living/learning community
In University Village, University Terrace, or the Gateway Apartments
At home with parent(s)/guardian
Down-the-line
Other_________________
Please Answer the Following Questions, Typed on a Separate Page
1. How did you learn about this position with the Conduct Board?
2. Have you ever been found responsible for violating the Student Handbook at URI or at any other
college or university? If yes, please explain.
3. Why are you interested in serving on the Conduct Board?
4. Please list and explain any relevant employment or volunteer experience.
5. What do you think the purpose of the Conduct Board is?
6. What qualities do you possess that you believe will make you an effective member of the
Conduct Board?
7. What other activities have you participated in at URI?
EXPECTATIONS OF ALL CONDUCT BOARD MEMBERS
1. You must be a full-time student.
2. You must abide by the URI Student Handbook, college policies, and all state and federal laws.
3. You must not have any current policy violations (future violations will be grounds for dismissal
from the board).
4. You must attend mandatory training sessions.
5. You must attend all in-service trainings and hearing dates for which you are scheduled to serve.
6. You must familiarize yourself with URI Student Handbook policies and procedures.
7. You must maintain the strictest confidentiality regarding all proceedings of the board's hearings.
8. You should try to be available on Fridays from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. as this is when
hearings are usually scheduled.
SIGNATURE REQUIRED
By signing below, you acknowledge that all information provided by you in this application is true
to the best of your knowledge, you understand the expectations of all board members, and you
authorize the Office of Student Life, Judicial Affairs to review your academic and disciplinary
records in relation to your application and service to the University Conduct Board. Unsigned
applications will not be accepted.
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Signature:
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Date: