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D. Academic matters involving academic integrity, cheating, plagiarism, etc.,
are under the jurisdiction of the faculties and the deans of the various
colleges. Further, this Student Life Disciplinary Process is not intended
to respond to violations of professional standards in the professional
schools of counseling and education. However, behavior that violates
the Community Standards may also be in violation of academic
and professional standards. Thus, students may be found in violation of
the Community Standards and may also be found, by their respective
faculties and deans, to be in violation of academic and professional
standards.
E. Residence Life matters involving behaviors in the halls as outlined in the
Residence Life Handbook are under the jurisdiction of the director of
Residence Life. The director may refer students to the advisor (see C.
above) for behaviors that also violate the Community Standards.
F.
A mediator may be designated by the dean of Student Life to mediate
disputes within the student community in cases which do not involve a
violation of the Community Standards or in cases that are best addressed
through mediation. All parties must agree to mediation. Issues may be
resolved without a hearing on a basis acceptable to the dean of Student
Life if all parties involved consent to such a process. If the issues cannot
be resolved by mutual consent, the dean of Student Life shall refer the
matter to the Student Review Committee. The decision to pursue matters
through the disciplinary system ultimately lies with the dean of
Student Life on behalf of the university or with the student complainant in
some circumstances.
III. Disciplinary Measures
Disciplinary measures that may be imposed:
Fine:
Various fines may be issued for damage to campus or residence halls, or
for certain infractions.
Penalty:
This is usually a work assignment. If not completed by the allotted
time, the penalty will be doubled. If the work assignment is unresolved, the
student will be placed on general warning.
Restriction:
When actions warrant a limitation or withdrawal of privilege, a
restriction may be imposed.
General Warning:
When conduct and/or attitude indicate a serious question
regarding spiritual maturity and personal judgment, a student may be given
a general warning. This action is a formal warning that, if ignored, may lead
to character probation. Under certain circumstances a student placed on
general warning may also lose their CIU financial aid.
Formal Sanctions:
When conduct and/or attitude raise a serious question
concerning a student’s alignment with CIU’s mission and purpose and/or
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