Determination of Outcomes
- The determination of outcomes for violations of the Code that utilize a hearing process shall be made by the Dean of Students or designee. Outcomes for alleged violations that do not utilize a hearing process will be made by the Associate Dean of Students, or their designee.
- These determinations shall consider all relevant factors, including but not limited to, the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident(s) that gave rise to the violation, the Respondent’s state of mind, any mitigating factors, and any past student conduct record of the Respondent.
- More serious outcomes may be imposed for multiple or repeated violations.
Outcomes
The following outcomes may be imposed once a determination has been made. Failure to complete an outcome may result in a Registration, Transcript, and/or Diploma hold being placed on the student’s account. The student will be notified in writing if a hold is placed on their account. Outcomes may also include others not listed here.
- Informal warning: An informal warning advises a student to be more mindful of their behavior and encourages them to review the Code in order to ensure future compliance with all policies and procedures. Informal warnings are not routinely reported as student conduct action unless subsequent violations of the Code occur.
- Written warning: A written warning indicates that a student has violated a University policy and that continued or repeated violations of University policy will result in further student conduct action.
- Restitution: Restitution for violations against University property may include the restoration or replacement cost of the lost or damaged property.
- Special restrictions or loss of privileges: Students may be restricted from participating in certain specified events and activities and may be prohibited from entering certain areas of the campus, including certain facilities and offices. Student access to specific services may also be limited if a pattern of abuse of said services has been identified.
- University probation:
- Students may be placed on University probation for a period of time. Violations of University policies during the probationary period may result in additional and more significant outcomes up to and including suspension and expulsion. Upon successful completion of the probation period, the student may be required to attend periodic meetings with a University official. The terms of the probation will be tailored to fit the specific circumstances and may include a recommendation for alcohol/psychological counseling or satisfactory attendance at a substance education course, prevention workshop, program, or group, or the completion of other projects and service to the University or affiliated entities.
- Students placed on University probation may not hold student staff positions including but not limited to: Resident Assistant, Office Assistant, Building Coordinator, Orientation Assistant, and Residential Safety Patrol, for the duration of the probationary period. Students placed on University probation may not hold executive board or leadership positions in recognized student organizations and/or councils.
- Probationary review meetings: These are scheduled periodic probationary review meetings with students who were on probation – typically twice a semester, but more if necessary. The student will also have scheduled time with any relevant campus partners as it pertains to the stipulations of their probation.
- Students may be placed on University probation for a period of time. Violations of University policies during the probationary period may result in additional and more significant outcomes up to and including suspension and expulsion. Upon successful completion of the probation period, the student may be required to attend periodic meetings with a University official. The terms of the probation will be tailored to fit the specific circumstances and may include a recommendation for alcohol/psychological counseling or satisfactory attendance at a substance education course, prevention workshop, program, or group, or the completion of other projects and service to the University or affiliated entities.
- University or residential service and educational projects and programs:
- Students may be assigned projects, programs, and service (hereinafter referred to as “University Service”) to the University or affiliated entities. University Service is work performed at a given location within the University and with a given supervisor. The Associate Dean of Students or their designee will administer University Service outcomes.
- Failure to complete the assigned University Service or educational project within the specified time period will result in a violation of the Requests or Orders violation, and may result in further conduct related charges and outcomes. Failure to satisfactorily complete an assigned project, program, or service will result in a notation “Conduct outcome not completed” on the student’s academic record. This notation will be removed upon completion of the assigned educational project, program, or service.
- Suspension from the residence halls: Residence hall suspensions and outcomes include all residence hall buildings, including apartments. A student may be required to move out of the residence halls for a given period. The student may apply to be readmitted to the residence halls following the period of suspension. No preference shall be given to such students in the readmission or re-entry process. Any individual under suspension from the residence halls/apartments is prohibited from entering all residence facilities, residence hall dining areas and the grounds/roadways around the residence hall quads and apartment complexes. Any individual found violating these terms of suspension from the residence halls/apartments may be suspended from the University and subject to prosecution under the law.
- Expulsion from the residence halls: Residence hall expulsion and outcomes include all residence hall buildings including apartments. A student may be required to move out of the residence halls completely and permanently and within the time period stated in the outcome. Any student expelled from the residence halls is prohibited from entering all residence facilities, residence hall dining areas and the grounds/roadways around the residence hall quads and apartment complexes. Any individual found violating these terms of expulsion from the residence halls/apartments may be suspended from the University and subject to prosecution under the law.
- Suspension from the University: Upon suspension from the University, a person loses all of the rights and privileges of being a student of the University for a given period and is prohibited from using or entering the campus or its facilities. Any suspended individual found on campus during the suspension period will be subject to arrest and further disciplinary action. Suspension from the University will result in a notation on the student’s academic record. After a period of five (5) years, a student may request removal of the notation. Any student that is suspended will be blocked from registering for classes and must schedule a meeting with the Office of the Dean of Students prior to registering/returning to the University.
- Expulsion from the University: When imposed, the sanction of expulsion shall mean permanent dismissal, unless at a later date the Chancellor who imposed or approved the sanction (or their successor) concludes on the basis of the former student’s petition and any supportive documentation that the individual should be given a new opportunity to pursue higher education. A student who has been expelled from one constituent institution of the UNC System may not be admitted to another constituent institution of the System, unless and until the sanction of expulsion has been rescinded by the institution that imposed the sanction.
- Restriction from personal contact: A student may be restricted from having any personal, verbal, electronic (email, instant message, text message, social media, etc.), written, phone, cell phone, or third-party contact with another person. Intentional contact with the other party is a violation of University policy and may result in additional student conduct action.
- Alcohol education group: For first-time alcohol violations, a group alcohol education course run by the Health and Counseling Center may be assigned.
- Individual substance screening: A two-session, one-on-one screening with a counselor.
- Individual substance counseling: A one-on-one screening with an off-campus counselor that requires the student to complete as many sessions as the counselor deems necessary. These counseling sessions will be individualized to meet the student’s needs. Students will be required to complete a release of information with this sanction allowing the University to have knowledge of the student’s attendance.
- Ethics training or ethics paper: These are trainings or papers assigned to students that will ask them to consider their ethics in a particular situation.
- Policy quiz: These are assigned for some of the minor violations and consist of the completion of a quiz of the Code.
- Substance use evaluation and treatment: This is an evaluation to assess a student’s drug and/or alcohol use, at the student’s expense. The student is required to make an appointment with a certified treatment professional, which is someone who has a background in dealing with drug and/or alcohol use in college-aged populations. The provider must be approved by the Associate Dean of Students or designee prior to the student’s first session. Students are required to meet the recommendations of the certified treatment professional(s) as indicated in this evaluation. Results must be released to the appropriate University officials, as per the sanction letter.