Process Flow Chart

Infographic regarding UArts student conduct process. See paragraph below image for detailed explanation of infographic

The Community Standards Process

 

  1. Incident reports are submitted by student staff, faculty, professional staff, public safety officers, or other members of the UArts community.
  2. Incident report is reviewed by the Community Standards Coordinator to determine if the burden of proof has been met for charges to be brought.
    • If there is evidence of a potential violation of the Code of Conduct, a conduct file is generated and charges are determined
    • If there is no evidence of a violation, the incident report is closed and filed
  3. If the burden of proof is met during the review process, a Notice to Appear letter is sent through official University email listing the allegations, charges, and date, time, and location of hearing, along with the rights of the respondent and name of the hearing officer.
    • Respondents, which is defined as any person who is alleged to have violated University of the Arts policy or any local, state, or federal law that has resulted in adjudication, have the right to request a Community Standards Advisor or a student, faculty, or staff member of their choice. 

    • If a respondent wishes to request a reasonable accommodation, they must contact the Office of Educational Accessibility

  4. The hearing is conducted in either a General or Advanced format.
    • Information on conduct hearing procedures can be found under Section Five of the Student Handbook
  5. Decision letters are sent within 7 business days of the hearing, are sent via University email, and outline if a respondent has been found responsible or not responsible for the charges outlined in the Notice to Appear.
    • Respondents found responsible will find their sanctions listed in their decision letter
  6. Respondents have 5 business days to submit an appeal. Respondents can choose to appeal the decision of their Hearing Officer, or the sanctions assigned.
    • Appeals are reviewed by the Senior Director for Student Engagement or designee. Information on the appeal process can be found in Section Five Student Handbook.
  7. If a respondent receives sanctions after a finding of responsible, sanction deadlines are found on the Community Standards Decision Notification Letter. Extension requests and sanction submissions should be directed to studentconduct@uarts.edu
  8. Once sanctions are completed and approved the case file is closed.