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Student Conduct

Student Accountability & Restorative Initiatives 

Mission 

Student Accountability & Restorative Initiatives (OSARI), within the Dean of Students Office, supports student development and a safe, respectful University community through the fair and impartial administration of the Code of Student Conduct. Through education, accountability, and restorative approaches, SARI helps students understand their responsibilities, consider the impact of their choices, address harm, and move forward toward personal and academic success. 

Goals 

  • Uphold a fair conduct process: Provide clear procedures that respect students’ rights, ensure due process, and support informed participation. 

  • Promote accountability: Help students and student organizations understand University expectations and take responsibility for conduct that violates the Code. 

  • Support learning and growth mindset: Use educational sanctions and interventions that encourage reflection, sound decision-making, and positive changes in behavior. 

  • Encourage repair of harm: Provide opportunities, when appropriate, for students to understand the effects of their actions, address harm, and rebuild trust. 

  • Strengthen community awareness: Collaborate with campus partners to educate students about the Code of Student Conduct and their role in maintaining a safe, respectful learning environment. 

  • Connect students with support: Identify needs that may contribute to misconduct and connect students with resources that support their well-being and continued success. 

Learning Outcomes 

Students participating in the conduct process will be able to: 

  • Identify their rights and responsibilities under the Code of Student Conduct. 

  • Explain University expectations relevant to their conduct. 

  • Reflect on their choices and the circumstances that influenced their behavior. 

  • Describe how their actions affected themselves, others, and the University community. 

  • Identify steps they can take to address harm and prevent similar conduct. 

  • Apply strategies for responsible decision-making, respectful communication, and conflict resolution. 

  • Identify campus resources that support their personal well-being, self-awareness, sense of connection and belonging, and success in academic and non-academic environments.