2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook 51 recorded. An individual “recorder” will be present during the judicial proceeding to ensure this process. The individual has no other role in the judicial proceeding. The recording will be used only for the appellate process. The record will be the property of the university. The accused student and/or organization is presumed not responsible unless the student and/or organization accepts responsibility, or are determined responsible for the alleged violation(s) based on the preponderance of the evidence. At the beginning of the conversation, the discipline officer will review with the accused student/ organization their rights in the process as outlined before, as well as the alleged code violations. The student will have the opportunity to provide a response to the allegations (responsible or not responsible). If the student accepts responsibility, the only determination the discipline officer makes is regarding the sanctions to be imposed. If the student responds with “not responsible,” the student will be provided with the opportunity to present evidence, a witness, or information for the review of the discipline officer. Any witnesses requested shall be present only during the offerings of their information. Witnesses must be able to provide firsthand, relevant information regarding the case. Character witnesses are not accepted. In Absentia —If the student and/or organization fails to schedule—or appear for—a scheduled judicial proceeding, 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 judicial proceeding, 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 proceeding, 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. Expulsion is a permanent dismissal from the university with no right for future readmission under any circumstances. A student who has been expelled is barred from campus visiting privileges. Suspension is a mandatory separation from the university for a period of time specified in an order of suspension. An application for admission will not be entertained until the period of separation indicated in the suspension order has elapsed. Readmission is subject to approval of the university. During the period of suspension, the student is barred from campus visiting privileges unless specific permission is granted by the vice president of Student Affairs, or designee. Temporary Suspension is action taken by the vice president of Student Affairs or the assistant dean for Student Development that requires a student’s temporary separation from the university until a final determination is made of whether a student is in violation of the Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility.