Options for resolving violations of the Student Code that have been deemed higher-level (may result in a suspension or higher, and warrant a disciplinary proceeding) include: 

1. Higher-Level Restorative Conference. Students who take responsibility for engaging in prohibited conduct that has caused serious harm (e.g., physical assault, serious and/or bias-related harassment, major theft or property damage) may be offered the opportunity to participate in a Higher-Level Restorative Conference if deemed appropriate by the Director. Such proceedings will focus on the harm that was caused and ways that the student(s) who caused it can address and repair that harm. 
2. Student Conduct Board Hearing. The Student Conduct Board, composed of students, faculty, and administrators, will hear matters involving prohibited conduct that may result in separation from the University and/or a transcript remark. Cases before the Student Conduct Board may involve serious prohibited conduct in a single incident or a persistent pattern of less severe prohibited conduct. 
3. Administrative Hearing. An Administrative Hearing will be conducted by a single dean or administrator of the University for matters involving prohibited conduct that may result in separation from the University and/or a transcript remark. Cases resolved through an Administrative Hearing may involve serious prohibited conduct in a single incident or a persistent pattern of less severe prohibited conduct. In general, matters involving undergraduates will be heard by Hearing Officers from Campus Life and/or The College; matters involving graduate students will be heard by administrators from the Graduate School; matters involving medical students will be heard by administrators from the Medical School. 

Options for resolving violations of the Student Code that have been deemed lower-level (will not result in a suspension, but warrant a disciplinary proceeding) include: 

1. Letter Resolution. Students charged with minor prohibited conduct may, at the discretion of the Director, have the option of either accepting responsibility and a proposed outcome or going to an Administrative Review Meeting. A determination about what constitutes “minor” or “serious” prohibited conduct or harm will be made by the Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards or their designee. Factors considered in making this assessment include, but are not limited to, impact to the campus community, harm caused to individuals, and the magnitude of the response necessary to address the issue.
2. Restorative Conference. Students who take responsibility for engaging in prohibited conduct that has caused minor harm (e.g., minor theft, property damage, community disruptions) may be offered the opportunity to participate in a restorative conference. These proceedings bring students who have caused harm together with harmed parties, community members, and co-facilitators to explore ways that the harm can be redressed and mitigated. This process is voluntary for all parties. If the harmed party decides not to participate, the case may be referred to an Administrative Review Meeting, depending on the particular circumstances. If the responsible party decides not to participate, the case will be referred to an Administrative Review Meeting. 
3. Document Adjudication. Students charged with prohibited conduct may, at the discretion of the Director, have their cases heard through Document Adjudication. In cases where it is determined that Document Adjudication is appropriate, a University administrator will review documents submitted by all parties to address matters involving prohibited conduct that do not involve possible separation from the University. Repeated offenses of any kind, however, may result in a determination that the matter should be resolved through higher-level disciplinary proceedings, for which separation from the University is a possible outcome.
4. Administrative Review Meeting. A University administrator will meet one-on-one with respondents (and sometimes complainants and witnesses) to review matters involving prohibited conduct that do not involve possible separation from the University. Repeated offenses of any kind, however, may result in a determination that the matter should be resolved through higher-level disciplinary proceedings, for which separation from the University is a possible outcome. In general, matters involving undergraduates will be handled by designated Administrative Reviewers within Campus Life; matters involving graduate students will be handled by Administrative Reviewers from the Graduate School; and matters involving medical students will be handled by Administrative Reviewers from the Medical School. 
5. Student Group Administrative Review Meeting. Allegations of prohibited conduct by student groups will be resolved through Student Group Administrative Review Meetings conducted by administrators of the University. These meetings will be between one University administrator and the leader of the student group under review. 

Options for resolution that do not involve a disciplinary response include: 

1. Reminder Letter. Students will receive an official written notice that specifies that a particular behavior(s) may have violated the Code and, if repeated, such behavior may be subject to the disciplinary process.
2. University Directive Letter. Students alleged to have participated in prohibited behavior may be sent a University Directive Letter with assigned terms. Failure to complete these terms could result in disciplinary action.
3. Expectation Meeting. Students will meet with a University administrator to discuss the behavior that is of concern. During the meeting, students will be informed about particular provisions in the Code that may have been or may be violated should the behavior of concern continue. As a result of an Expectation Meeting, students may be assigned terms. If terms are assigned, the student(s) will be notified, in writing, within five (5) business days of the conclusion of the meeting(s). The administrator may also suggest additional resources for the student. Failure to attend an Expectation Meeting or to complete any terms could result in disciplinary action. An Expectation Meeting is not a prerequisite for referral to a Disciplinary Response Option.
4. Mediation. Mediation is a voluntary, private means of resolving conflict. It brings the parties together with a trained mediator in an informal, neutral setting to discuss their dispute and to find a lasting solution to it. If a matter is referred to mediation, the timing/deadline requirements outlined in these procedures are suspended. If any party to a conflict is unwilling to engage in mediation or if the parties are unable to resolve the conflict through mediation, the matter may be referred to a disciplinary proceeding for resolution if it involves allegations of prohibited conduct. When parties successfully resolve their dispute through mediation, the mediator will notify the Director that the matter has been resolved.
5. Restorative Dialogue. Students will meet with trained facilitators for a mediated dialogue aimed at resolving conflict and addressing behaviors that may not rise to the level of a Code violation but have caused individual or community harm. Participation in a restorative dialogue is voluntary and may or may not result in a formal agreement between students or groups of students.