TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 

ADMONISHMENT-A warning to the student to refrain from any and all actions that may result in disciplinary action.  No sanctions are given, unless the student violates the University’s rules and regulations or Code of Conduct. 

CAMPUS/UNIVERSITY SERVICE- A sanction imposed upon a  student as a result of a violation of the Code of Conduct.  Service is provided by the student  to a specific on-campus area or department of the University for a specific amount of hours as imposed by the judicial body.  Monetary compensation is not provided.  NOTE: Failure to complete required campus/university service will result in the student’s being placed on a disciplinary hold and/or suspension from the university. 

EXONERATE-  To clear the accused of any and all blame, with all charges being dismissed or dropped. 

FINE- A monetary payment imposed as punishment for an offense.  Payment must be made to the university for violations of the Code of Conduct.  NOTE: A disciplinary fine may range from $25.00 (twenty-five dollars) to  $500.00 (five hundred dollars), depending upon the severity of the offense(s). 

PROBATION-   A specified amount of time, involving restrictions, after which University authorities will determine if the student’s behavior has improved.  During this time period, the student may receive additional disciplinary measures resulting in suspension, if he/she is involved in violations of any type of the University Code of Conduct and /or the breaking of any laws.  The types of probation are Regular and Indefinite. NOTE: Probationary statuses range from one (1) semester through matriculation.  A violation of a probationary status may result in the student being immediately suspended from the university. 

LOSS OF PRIVILEGES-  A student who receives this sanction will be notified in writing of the specific privilege(s) which he/she has lost.  The privileges may include removal/eviction from on-campus housing.  The written notification shall include the time period for which the student has lost certain privileges. 

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENTS- Based on the nature of the offense, students may be required to complete a  research assignment on a topic related to the offense committed.  The research assignment must be typed, completed and submitted by the deadline specified.  It must be thorough, comprehensive, and scholarly.  The completed project must also conform to other specifications that may be given by the Judicial Coordinator or judicial body.  NOTE: Failure to comply with the terms of this sanction will result in temporary suspension from the university until all matters are agreed upon by the student and the appropriate official or all requirements have been completed. 

RESTITUTION-  Compensation, reimbursement of,  or a required replacement of a loss, injury, or property (personal or private) by the student in violation.  Restitution must be made  within a specified time period.  Failure to pay full restitution to the appropriate party will result in the student’s being placed on disciplinary hold and /or suspension.  NOTE:  Restitution is due in full, prior to or within the 30th day from official notification to the offender, unless otherwise approved by a judicial administrator.