2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

52 Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook 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 includes, but is not limited to, the use of a particular university facility, visitation privileges, and parking privileges. Termination or Change of Residence Hall Agreement/Accommodation is a disciplinary sanction that terminates or changes the Residence Hall Agreement/Accommodation. This should be accompanied by another form of disciplinary action. It is considered permanent unless lifted by the vice president of Student Affairs, the assistant dean for Student Development, and/or the director of Residential Life, or designee. Counseling Intervention is when extreme behavior indicates that counseling may be beneficial. The student may be referred to the Student Counseling Center or other university health provider/program. Other Appropriate Action is disciplinary action, including educational sanctions (such as research papers or presentations) not specifically outlined before, but approved through the assistant dean of Student Development, or designee. Parent/Legal Guardian Notification is when university personnel may, at times of extreme concern for a student’s welfare, notify parent(s)/legal guardian(s) of a student younger than 21 years of age—in writing or by phone—when alcohol or drug violations of university policy occur.