Some complaints/reports do not contain sufficient information to determine a resolution method upon initial review. For such cases, a Preliminary Review may be conducted to gather more information. This may include meeting with involved parties or witnesses and requesting statements and/or documents to help determine whether charges, an Investigative Review, or no actions are warranted.

An Investigative Review is utilized when the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards receives allegations that, if substantiated, could warrant a student’s (or student group’s) separation from the University. The review, which includes interviews with the parties and relevant witnesses and a collection of all relevant documents and other evidence, may culminate in a comprehensive report. 

If the complaint is not complex in nature, it may be reviewed by collecting statements and documents from the parties and any relevant witnesses before a summary and packet of information are provided to the Director for review. After review, the Director will determine whether there is a basis to file charges against a student (or student group) and at what level, if any, the matter should be resolved.

1. Disciplinary, Higher Level. Matters that may result in a community status of suspension or higher will be resolved through an Administrative Hearing, a Student Conduct Board Hearing, or a Higher-Level Restorative Conference. 
2. Disciplinary, Lower Level. Matters that will not result in a community status of suspension or higher may be referred to Letter Resolution, an Administrative Review Meeting, Document Adjudication, or a Restorative Conference. 
3. Non-disciplinary Actions. If it is determined that a disciplinary proceeding is not warranted, the matter may be handled with a Reminder Letter, a University Directive Letter, an Expectation Meeting, or may be referred to mediation, counseling, alcohol/drug education, restorative dialogue, or other referrals as appropriate. 
4. No Action. If there is no basis to file charges and no follow-up is warranted, the Director may recommend that the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards close the case and take no action. 
5. Withdrawal of Charges. If the information provided was false or misleading and should not have resulted in charges being filed, or if material witnesses or evidence is unavailable, OSCCS may drop the charges and close the case.