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Sanctions
Probation Levels

Conduct Probation: Written notice to the student that identifies inappropriate conduct and advises the student of the need to bring his/her conduct to an acceptable standard. Imposition of conduct probation is for less serious violations of the Code of Conduct. Any further misconduct may jeopardize the student's status as a student in good standing at the University.

Disciplinary Probation I : Written notice to a student that his or her behavior is unacceptable. If the student engages in misconduct during the probation period, more severe sanctions may be imposed including Disciplinary Probation II, suspension or expulsion from Rockhurst University . A student on Disciplinary Probation I is not in good standing with the University during the term of the probation. Disciplinary Probation I will result in the revocation of at least 10% and up to 49% of institutional financial aid for the probation period, and the Hearing Examiner/Committee will make this decision.

Disciplinary Probation II: Written notice to the student that his or her behavior is serious and unacceptable. If continued or other inappropriate behavior follows, more severe sanctions may be imposed including suspension or expulsion from Rockhurst University . A student is not in good standing with the University during the term of a disciplinary probation. Disciplinary probation may include restrictions such as denial of the opportunity to participate in co-curricular or extra-curricular events or activities, to perform any act in the name of the University, to serve as an officer of a student organization, or to reside in University housing (any or all to be specified by the Hearing Examiner/Committee). Disciplinary probation II will result in the revocation of at least 50% and up to 100% of institutional financial aid for the probation period, and the Hearing Examiner/Committee will make this decision.

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Other Sanctions

Activities or Access Limitation: Limitations on activities or access are imposed if the prohibition from participation in certain activities, events or facilities has been determined to be in the best interest of the student or the University.

Educational Programs, Courses and Opportunities: There are times when the University determines that a student must attend educational programs, courses or opportunities provided either on-campus or off-campus to remain in good standing. These educational programs, courses or opportunities will be selected or geared toward helping the student understand and remedy the unacceptable conduct. In some cases these programs, courses or opportunities may be unrelated to the University or may require the student to pay to attend.

Expulsion: Expulsion is the most serious disciplinary sanction and results in the permanent exclusion of the student from the University. An expelled student is not eligible for re-admission.

Fines: The amount of the fine depends on the infraction. Fines may be posted to the student's account and reflected on University billing statements. Fines are expected to be paid by the end of the semester they are posted; delinquent accounts may be turned over to a collection agency.

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Honors and Degrees: The University reserves the right to delay or postpone the participation of a student in any University-related activity, or delay or postpone the conferring of any honor or degree for non-academic misconduct.

Institutional Financial Aid: Institutionally funded financial aid is an investment in a student. Should the University determine that a student is not living up to the Code of Conduct, it may revoke institutionally funded financial aid. Revocation of institutionally funded aid is generally imposed in relation to Disciplinary Probation I and Disciplinary Probation II or more restrictive sanctions for serious offenses under the Code of Conduct. Normally revocation of institutionally funded financial aid applies to the subsequent semester; however, each circumstance will be determined individually. A student may apply to the Associate Vice President for Student Development for reinstatement of institutional financial aid after successful completion of the revocation period and full compliance with all related sanctions.

Restitution: Restitution is compensation required of students or organizations that engage in theft, misuse, damage or destruction of institutional, group or private property. Restitution is expected to be paid in a timely fashion; delinquent accounts may be turned over to a collection agency.

Suspension: Suspension from the University results in the exclusion of the student from participating in any academic or non-academic activity of the University for a stated period of time. The student will be advised in writing of a suspension. Suspension may be for the remainder of the semester or for a specified period of semesters. Suspended students must re-apply for admission to the University and comply with any conditions set by the Disciplinary Hearing Committee to be considered for re-admission.

Educational Sanctions: The University hopes that through the disciple process a student learns more about policies, decisions, and community. Educational projects might be reflection papers, interviews, programs, on-line Judicial Educator, surveys, article reviews, or bulletin boards. It is the Universities hope that students take these activities seriously and become more aware of how their actions impacted them and their community.

Ban: The University might impose a ban as part of a sanction. This ban might be for a specific building or event or could be a ban from the entire campus and all campus events on and off campus.

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