Student Life

Student Judicial Process

The student judicial process provides a framework within which behavioral standards are applied and reviewed, and addresses the immediate safety and security concerns of the university. The student judicial process at Salve Regina University is in no way an extension of or replacement for the local, state, or federal legal system. All students have the obligation to participate in the student judicial process when requested to do so by a university official.

Judicial Procedures

Any student, who appears to be in violation of university behavioral standards on or off campus, will be called to meet with a member of the dean of students’ office or the residential life office. Only the hearing officer(s) and the student will participate in this meeting. The hearing officer will:

a. Outline the process
b. Review the incident report and/or allegations
c. Hear the student’s statement relative to the incident
d. Decide whether to review the statements of witnesses who have relevant and personal knowledge of the incident
e. Render a decision as to the student’s responsibilities and define the appropriate sanctions where necessary.

Immediate Action

The university reserves the right to take immediate action outside the outlined procedures if and when it is believed that such action is necessary to preserve the safety and security of a student or students in the university community. Immediate action may include suspension from the university and/or suspension from university housing, depending on the situation. The immediate action notice will define the terms of the restrictions that will apply until a judicial hearing can be held.

Sanctions

When a student is found in violation of the university behavioral standards, one or a combination of the following sanctions may be imposed:

Verbal and/or written warning Community restitution and/or monetary fine Revocation of certain privileges Educational and/or counseling referral Behavioral contract Probation Suspension Dismissal from residence
Dismissal from the university

Compliance with the above sanctions is a condition for continued enrollment at the university.

Parents who have signed and submitted parental release forms are notified of all disciplinary actions. Students suspended or dismissed as a result of disciplinary action are not eligible for reimbursement of tuition or residential fees.

Behavioral Appeal Process

A student has the right to appeal for two types of behavioral sanctions imposed by a university official:

Placement on any kind of probationary status
Suspension/dismissal from the residential life program and/or the university

To initiate the appeal process, a student must write and submit a letter of appeal on his or her own behalf within 48 hours of the imposition of the sanction. The letter of appeal must be submitted to the dean of students and must include the rationale upon which the appeal is based and all other information the student wishes to have reviewed. The dean or an appointed designee will then review the entire situation within a reasonable time and may uphold, modify, or dismiss the original decision and/or sanction. This decision will be final.

Questions?

Further information regarding the student judicial process may be obtained from:

Dean of Students John Quinn 401-341-2206

Associate Dean of Students Gerry Willis 401-341-2207