Application for Peer Conduct Board
2012-13
Thank you for applying for a position on the Fairfield University Peer Conduct Board. The Peer
Conduct Board serves the very important function of enabling students to undertake the
responsibility of self-discipline and self-governance in the area of student conduct. The Peer
Conduct Board serves as an arm of the Office of the Dean of Students and is authorized by that
office to serve as a student conduct hearing body for violations of the Student Code of Conduct.
The Peer Conduct Board also acts as the Parking Appeal Board for the Department of Public
Safety.
The Peer Conduct Board provides an opportunity for students to serve the University
community, develop lifelong skills in facilitating and resolving conflicts, and promote civility and
citizenship within the Fairfield University community. As a member of the Peer Conduct Board,
you will be helping to promote honesty, independence, accountability, and respect within your
community. This is an excellent leadership opportunity for all students; those interested in law
and adjudication processes, but also students interested in community approaches to dispute
resolution.
Criteria and expectations for members of the Peer Conduct Board are as follows:
• Be in good standing with the University
• Full-time undergraduate student
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Cannot be a Resident Assistant (RA)
• Must be available for all meetings, which occur primarily on Sunday nights, but may
be scheduled at alternate times when necessary and appropriate
• Become knowledgeable about all aspects of the Student Conduct Code
• Attend all mandatory training sessions
• Conduct oneself in a trustworthy, professional, and confidential manner
• Recommend reasonable, fair, and educational sanctions when appropriate
Please complete the following application and return it by Friday, April 20, 2012 via e-mail to
the Office of the Dean of Students at knickolenko@fairfield.edu or return it to the Office of the
Dean of Students located on the fourth floor of the Barone Campus Center, Room 408. E-mail
submissions should be labeled ‘Peer Conduct Board Application’ in the subject line.
Interviews will be held at the end of April. The interview team will make recommendations to
the Office of the Dean of Students and that office will make the final selection (in addition to
providing all training and support).
If you have any questions, contact Assistant Dean of Students Kim Nickolenko in the Office of
the Dean of Students at (203) 254-4211. Thank you for your interest.
Peer Conduct Board Application
2012-13
Name: ________________________________ ID #: ________________ Class Year: __________
Cell Phone: ______________________________ Gmail: ________________________________
Major/Minor: _______________________________________ GPA: ______________________
Please answer the following questions on one, single-spaced page and submit your responses
via e-mail to knickolenko@fairfield.edu or to the Office of the Dean of Students in BCC 408 no
later than Friday, April 20, 2012.
1. Why are you applying to be a member of the Peer Conduct Board?
2. What unique experiences, talents, or insights can you contribute to the Peer Conduct
Board?
3. What has been your involvement with activities both on and off campus? In what ways,
if any, do these contribute to your interest to be on the Peer Conduct Board?
4. Please list any honor societies, awards, or special recognitions you have received while a
student at Fairfield University.
5. Have you had an experience where you needed to take responsibility for your own
behavior? What did you take away from that experience?
6. Please briefly detail an ethical dilemma that you found yourself in and the ways you
went about resolving this difficulty.
7. In your opinion, what are key components in the group decision-making process? How
would you handle a situation where you disagree with other members of the Peer
Conduct Board?
Letter of Recommendation
In addition to answering the questions above, please provide a letter of recommendation from a
Fairfield University faculty, administration, or staff member. The recommender should be
someone who can attest to your ability to serve on the Peer Conduct Board. The reference may
be attached to the application and sent via e-mail to knickolenko@fairfield.edu or mailed to
BCC 408.
I submit this application for a position on the Fairfield University Peer Conduct Board,
understanding that the Office of the Dean of Students will do an appropriate background check
of my educational files and will make verifications in regards to my student conduct standing and
GPA. All the information contained in my response is true.
Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: _____________
Peer Conduct Board Recommendation
2012-13
____________________________________ (candidate’s name) is applying for a position on the
Peer Conduct Board. The Peer Conduct Board is a student board that is authorized by the Office
of the Dean of Students to act as a hearing body for student conduct violations. They are also
members of the University’s Student Conduct Board. Please answer the questions below and/or
attach a written statement.
The Peer Conduct Board seeks students who will conduct themselves in a trustworthy,
professional, and confidential manner. This is an opportunity for them to serve the University
community, develop lifelong skills in facilitating and resolving conflicts, and promote civility and
citizenship within the Fairfield University community.
Recommendations can be e-mailed to Kim Nickolenko, Assistant Dean of Students, at
knickolenko@fairfield.edu. They can also be sent through campus mail to BCC 408. If you have
any questions, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students at ext. 4211.
1. In what context do you know this student?
2. Qualified candidates should possess good judgment and the respect of faculty and
peers. Members must also be able to maintain strict confidentiality and
demonstrate respect for individual rights and responsibilities and the community
standards. Please evaluate this candidate on the basis of these qualities. Use
examples if possible.
3. Please add any other comments that you feel may be relevant.
Name (print): _________________________________________________Date: ____________
Signature: ________________________________________Department: __________________
Please submit the recommendation by Friday, April 20, 2012.