Please review the

Please review the

• Please review the

• University Code of Conduct located at

• http://www.montclair.edu/dean-of-students/student-conduct/code-conduct/

• Every student at MSU is held accountable to this Code and for being knowledgeable about all policies.

Incident happens and is reported by faculty, RES staff, Police, etc…

• Incident happens and is reported by faculty, RES staff, Police, etc…
• The student will receive a request to meet letter from an administrator via University email to come and discuss the incident and this meeting is referred to as the Conduct Conference Meeting.
• If student fails to meet, a decision will be made without the student’s input; a plea of not responsible will be entered on behalf of the student. However, student loses appeal ground of “additional evidence” if they do not attend.
• During the conduct meeting, the administrator will go over the process with the student and discuss the options provided for the student in the conduct process.
• The student will decide if they want a University Administrative Hearing (UAH) or a University Panel Hearing (UPH).
• UAH—only the student and the administrator; can have University Advocate* present.
• UPH---the student goes before a panel consisting of a minimum of one faculty, one administrator and two students. They can have either one University Advocate* or one Legal Counsel* with them but only the student can speak during the process. They can also have witnesses to the event present (not character witnesses).
• *University Advocates and Legal Counsels have extremely limited roles in process; can only advise student to answer/not answer questions posed during the hearing.

The student will receive the outcome via their University email.

• The student will receive the outcome via their University email.

• The student has the option of one-level of appeal based on the following criteria within 3 business days of outcome being delivered electronically:

• Procedural Error or bias can be proven
• Additional evidence can be provided
• Sanction is unduly severe

• The student will receive their appeal outcome via University email. Appeal outcome can drop original outcome, modify it or keep it the same. No increase of sanction will occur.

• The process has concluded. There is “no appeal of an appeal.”

Academic Dishonesty

• Academic Dishonesty

• Intentional or not, still a violation.

• If it is not yours then cite it.

• Best tip--Check with your professor and visit the Center for Writing Excellence for assistance.

Threat or Infliction of Bodily Harm

• Threat or Infliction of Bodily Harm

• No fighting allowed.

• Remove yourself from potential risks

• There is no “self-defense” policy.

Title IX Prohibits:

• Title IX Prohibits:

• Sexual harassment (attempted or actual)
• Sexual violence (attempted or actual): rape, sexual assault, sexual contact, and sexual coercion

• The University will take immediate steps to investigate all incidents and to eliminate the hostile environment

• At MSU sexual violence or intimidation will not be excused or tolerated

• All reports of actual or attempted sexual misconduct should be directed to the MSU Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Shannon Gary

• [e-mail]

Students who seek emergency medical attention for themselves or for whom medical assistance was sought related to consumption of alcohol/drugs will not be held accountable for violations of the Montclair State University Code of Conduct associated with that consumption (specifically: Section II, Letter B and/or Letter G.), provided they comply with the following conditions:

• Students who seek emergency medical attention for themselves or for whom medical assistance was sought related to consumption of alcohol/drugs will not be held accountable for violations of the Montclair State University Code of Conduct associated with that consumption (specifically: Section II, Letter B and/or Letter G.), provided they comply with the following conditions:

Students who are removed from residential facilities are not allowed to visit/reside in housing during specified time period.

• Students who are removed from residential facilities are not allowed to visit/reside in housing during specified time period.

• Students who are suspended from University not allowed to be on campus during this period.

• Students who are expelled from University never allowed to be on campus.

• Non-students who are involved in policy violation receive PNG status (including your friends).

• Individuals who violate policy are subject to arrest for defiant trespass and additional sanctioning.

University Warning (you made a mistake)

• University Warning (you made a mistake)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, commonly referred to as FERPA, is a federal law that is designed to protect the privacy of and limit access to the educational records of students. In short, all educational records are strictly the student’s business unless the student gives a third party the right to this information in writing.

• The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, commonly referred to as FERPA, is a federal law that is designed to protect the privacy of and limit access to the educational records of students. In short, all educational records are strictly the student’s business unless the student gives a third party the right to this information in writing.

• The University holds that without a waiver signed by student, an administrator is not able to speak on any incident involving the student with another party.

• There are no “blanket” waivers. A new waiver would be required for each individual incident.

University is dedicated to assist students in understanding risks associated with alcohol/drug usage/sexual assault

• University is dedicated to assist students in understanding risks associated with alcohol/drug usage/sexual assault

• Incoming students will have to take a 1-hour course in August (has brief follow-up 30 days later). Full completion is required.

• Will receive information via University email

• No charge to student.

• If fail to complete, will result in conduct action.

Let’s look at graduation numbers compared to students who have been suspended/expelled…

• Let’s look at graduation numbers compared to students who have been suspended/expelled…

Our goal is to allow students a safe environment conducive to their learning experience. If you have questions regarding a policy or process, ask someone (Community Assistant, Community Director, Office of the Dean of Student staff, etc…).

• Our goal is to allow students a safe environment conducive to their learning experience. If you have questions regarding a policy or process, ask someone (Community Assistant, Community Director, Office of the Dean of Student staff, etc…).

• If you are unsure if you can have/do something, again….. ASK SOMEONE. Remember, as both adults and students, it is your responsibility to know the policies so that you have a fulfilling experience during your years at Montclair State University.

• Finally, always remember, this is Montclair State University. Your success and experiences will be based on your choices, decisions and actions.

Jerry S. Collins, M.S. Ed.

• Jerry S. Collins, M.S. Ed.

• Director of Student Conduct

• Office of the Dean of Students

• Student Center, Suite 400

• [e-mail]

• http://www.montclair.edu/dean-of-students/student-conduct/