Learn the Code NowAvoid Trouble Later

Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards

Summer Orientation 2015

Student Conduct Code

Expectation related to the Code• Know the code of conduct– Not knowing the code is not an excuse

Jurisdiction

• Individuals• Organizations• Campuses• On/Off Campus

activities• Referrals from outside

Temple

How the Process Works

How does the process work?

• Office receives a referral • Is there a possible code of conduct violation?• Charge Letter • Process Review Meeting• Hearing • Decision• Appeal

Examples of ViolationsDisorderly ConductAcademic DishonestyFraud/ForgeryThreat/Intimidation/AssaultFailure to ComplySexual HarassmentSexual Assault Alcohol/DrugWeaponsTheft

Alcohol Policy: Simplified

• If you are under 21 you can’t have it

Drug Policy Simplified

• You can’t have any illegal drugs• You can’t have somebody else’s prescriptions

Possible Sanctions• Expulsion from University/University Housing• Suspension from University/University Housing• Organizational • Probation• Academic • Fines• Educational• Reprimand

Mandatory Minimum Alcohol/Drug Sanctions

• First Offense– DAO Referral– Probation, 15-20 Weeks– $250.00 fine– Parental Notification(Under

21)

• Second Offense– DAO Referral– Probation– $500.00 fine– Parental Notification(Under 21)– Recommendation for Removal

from University Residence Hall

• Third Offense– Removal from Temple

University

Medical Amnesty PolicyTo get immediate help for you or an intoxicated friend, call Campus Safety at 215-204-1234

Students granted Amnesty will not be sanctioned for violating the Student Conduct Code

Students granted amnesty will have some educational requirements

Do I Have a “Record”?

• Confidential• FERPA• Sanction completion• Discipline holds• Future disclosure- Graduate Schools and Employers• Retained for at least 6 years after graduation

Conflict Education Resource Team

Contact Information

Office of Student Conduct and Community StandardsStudent Center, Room 318

(215) 204-3286sccs@temple.edu

Conflict Education Resource Team(215) 204-5605