UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
Office of Ethical Development & Restorative Practices
Student Conduct Leadership Team Application
2015-2016
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 listed below.
Application Process
 Applications are due Monday, September 21, 2015 by 5pm. Complete the attached application and submit it by email to
Graham Davis at gdavis@sandiego.edu.
 Acceptance decisions will made within the following week.
 If accepted, the required primary hearing board training will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 9am to 3pm in
Maher Hall #240 (Salomon Hall).
Name: _____________________________
Student ID: ______________
On-Campus/ Off-Campus Residence: ________________________
Local Phone: ______________Email Address: _______________
Status (Check One): [ ] New Hearing Board Member
Class Year (in Fall 2015): ___________
[ ] Returning Hearing Board Member
Current leadership, service and other University 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 as a USD hearing board member?
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 Student Conduct Leadership Team 2015-2016 Application Packet and the USD Student
Conduct “Get Involved” webpage, 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 academic standing and conduct record as part of this application process.
(For electronic submissions please check the box below, type your full name, type the date, and send the
application form from your USD email address.)
[ ] Name: _____________________________________
Date: _______________
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
Office of Ethical Development & Restorative Practices
Student Conduct Leadership Team Application
2015-2016
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 (Greek Discipline and Student Organizations Discipline) that are advised by staff in
the Office of the Assistant Dean of Students. Each board consists of students who are responsible for adjudicating cases
involving alleged violations of either The Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities (The Code), The Student
Organizations Handbook and/or the USD Greek 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 Greek
Guidelines. If students are determined to be responsible, the Board assigns appropriate sanctions.
Why do we have Hearing Boards?
The Code and Greek 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 3, 2015 (9am-3pm).
 Participate in required on going SCLT trainings 2-4 times per semester held on Tuesdays (12:30-2:00pm).
 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 Greek Guidelines.
 Respond promptly to hearing board related e-mails and show up prepared for hearing boards to which you are
assigned.
Qualifications
 Understanding and practice of the educational philosophy of The Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities.
 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 Greek Guidelines.
 Good academic standing with the University (minimum of 2.5 GPA)
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 Code of Conduct through community outreach programs and events.
Meeting Times & Time Commitment
The Student Conduct Leadership Team is a team of motivated and committed students who may serve on 2-3 Student
Conduct Hearing Boards per semester. SCLT members must be available for hearings and trainings on Tuesdays (12:302:00pm) for the 2015-2016 school year. SCLT members are asked to serve on Peer Review Boards and attend
professional development trainings on various topics during this time.
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Peer Review Boards are usually held on Tuesdays (12:30-2:00pm). Members should be proactive in keeping
this time open in their schedules as most hearings will be held at this time.
Critical Issues Boards and Appeals Boards will meet as needed and members are contacted via email to serve
on particular cases based on their availability.
SCLT trainings are held on Tuesdays (12:30-2:00pm). Applicants should keep this time open in their schedules,
as the trainings are required in order to remain eligible to serve on hearings. Dates of the ongoing trainings will be
provided to members at the beginning of the 2015-2016 year once they are scheduled. The topics will be chosen
based on the needs and developing skills sets of hearing board members. Training topics may include such topics
as restorative justice, alcohol awareness, the sanctions process, transferable skills and privilege and social justice.
Lunches are provided at all trainings.
Time Commitment: The total time requirement for a member of the Student Conduct Leadership team is
approximately 20 hours per semester.
Application Process
 Applications are due Monday, September 21, 2015 by 5pm. Complete the attached application and submit it by
email to Graham Davis at gdavis@sandiego.edu.
 Acceptance decisions will be made within the following week.
 The required primary hearing board training will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2015 in Salomon Hall
(Maher Hall Room #240) 9am – 3pm.