Student Judicial Process

It is the responsibility and the duty of every student to become acquainted with this Student Judicial Process. Every student is presumed to have knowledge of the Student Code of Conduct and to agree to abide by the Code as a condition of his or her enrollment. Ignorance of the Code of Conduct and its provisions will not constitute a defense in any proceeding against a student. Copies of the Code of Conduct will be provided to each incoming student and will be generally available in the Offices of the Judicial Administrator, Campus Police, and the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services. This document supersedes any previously published student code of conduct or judicial code. It is intended for internal distribution and use within the College.

ZERO TOLERANCE

The Saint Augustine’s College maintains and strictly enforces a policy of zero tolerance with regards to fighting, the use and possession of illicit drugs, and the possession of dangerous weapons, firearms, and explosives. If a student is found responsible for initiating a fight, drug possession, use, or distribution (trafficking), or using any object with the intent to cause harm, the minimum sanction may be suspension from the College for one (1) academic semester. Suspension from the College for a violation of the zero tolerance policy will result in the cancellation of the accused student’s housing contract and possible denial of a housing contract in the future. If an individual is found responsible for drug distribution, the possession of a dangerous weapon, firearm, or explosives, the maximum sanction may result in expulsion from the College.

Mission

The Saint Augustine's College Judicial System is designed to assure due process, with the speedy and constructive resolution of cases and controversies. A developmental approach to discipline is employed whenever possible. It is intended that this judicial system will operate on the principle that justice will best be served by promoting the development of self-knowledge and self-discipline that is expressed in socially desirable ways, rather than harmful, destructive or immature attitudes or behaviors.

The Student Code of Conduct outlines rules and regulations relative to student conduct and housing and is applicable to all students, as well as to recognized and registered student and Greek-letter organizations.

The authority to administer the Student Code of Conduct and its judicial system is delegated to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services. The Campus Judicial Board adjudicates disputes over complaints of violations of these rules and regulations.

The Student Code of Conduct shall be reviewed bi-annually under the direction of the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services. In addition, the President’s Executive Council shall conduct an annual review of the Student Code of Conduct and make recommendations to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services regarding omissions, clarifications, constructive changes, and other matters germane to the proper interpretation and operation of the Code. Questions of interpretation regarding

The Student Code of Conduct shall be referred to the Office of the Judicial Administrator. In keeping with normal College policy approval processes, the Student Code of Conduct may, at the sole discretion of the College, be amended at any time.