2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook 49 In Absentia—If the student and/or organization fails to schedule—or appear for—a scheduled conference, and the discipline officer has, in good faith, exhausted reasonable efforts to schedule the meeting, the discipline officer may make a determination based on the information available. If the student is found responsible, the officer may impose sanctions. This decision shall be communicated in writing to the student and/or organization via NSU email. After the conclusion of the conference, the student and/or organization will receive a written statement as to the disposition of the case, with information regarding each violation alleged. For any graduate or professional student, a copy of the final disposition will be provided to the dean’s office of the student’s college. Sanctions If, following a judicial conference, the student and/or organization is found in violation of the Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility, the discipline officer will decide on the sanction to be imposed. One or more of the following sanctions may be imposed for violations: Final Disciplinary Probation is a disciplinary sanction serving notice to a student that his or her behavior is in flagrant violation of university standards, under which the following conditions exist: a. The sanction is for the remainder of the student’s career and may be reviewed by the vice president of Student Affairs no sooner than two regular academic semesters—or equivalent—after the sanction is imposed. After two semesters in attendance, a student may initiate a request in writing for reduction of the sanction to Disciplinary Probation, but must also demonstrate reason to substantiate the request. b. Another violation of the Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility will result in the minimum of suspension being imposed if the student is found in violation. Disciplinary Probation is a disciplinary sanction serving notice to a student that his or her behavior is in serious violation of university standards. A time period is indicated, during which another violation to the Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility will automatically raise the question of a more severe sanction (suspension or expulsion), if the student is found in violation. Disciplinary Warning is a disciplinary sanction serving notice to a student that his or her behavior has not met university standards. This sanction remains in effect for a designated number of semesters of attendance. Verbal Warning is a verbal admonition to the student by a university staff member that his or her behavior is inappropriate. Fines are penalty fees payable to the university for violation of certain regulations within the Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility. Restitution is a payment made for damages or losses to the university, as directed by the discipline officer. Restriction or Revocation of Privileges is temporary or permanent loss of privileges that include, but are not limited to, the use of a particular university facility, visitation privileges, and parking privileges.