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The Expectations of Denisonians

Upholding community expectations and supporting students in values-based decision-making are core tenants to the Office of Community Values and Student Conduct. Conflict and exploring one’s values set in decision making are healthy experiences of living and learning in a community. The Office of Community Values and Student Conduct offers several ways to address student conflict and behavioral misconduct, ranging in structure, levels of participation, and outcomes. The student conduct process is educational and internal to the University. In addition to facilitating the student conduct process, the Office of Community Values and Student Conduct offers resources, workshops, and coaching to help individuals and groups navigate conflict and decision-making in healthy ways.

How do I know the rules and policies for Denison students?

The Code of Student Conduct is a good place to start; it links to many of the policies and other expectations that govern you as a Denisonian. You can find the code on MyDenison or on the University website.

How do you decide how to resolve conflicts and behavioral misconduct?

The Office of Community Values and Student Conduct resolves conflict and behavioral misconduct in several different ways. They heavily consider the allegations of the reported behavior, as they assess the severity, frequency, and community impact of behaviors. Informally resolved-matters are not released as part of students’ University disciplinary history, while formal processes appear as part of a students’ disciplinary history.

Does Denison have a Medical Assistance or “Good Samaritan” policy?

Yes! The Medical Assistance policy grants amnesty to students who seek assistance when they or another student are at risk of harm from alcohol or other drugs, when the intoxicated student calls, or if another student calls on the student’s behalf. In exchange for amnesty, students receive substance education, and the situation is not reported on a student’s disciplinary history.

My internship requires a copy of my disciplinary record or an additional form. Can you help?

You can request a Disciplinary History Memo by emailing OCVCR staff, or bring them the forms from the programs and graduate schools that require disciplinary information. They’ll provide a waiver for you to consent to what information you’d like to be shared, and with whom. Whether your history is clear or there is something to report, they’ll provide you with guidance.

Contact the Office of Community Values and Student Conduct with questions about:

The Code of Student Conduct and the conduct process

communityvalues@denison.edu | 740-587-6232 Office of Community Values and Student Conduct: Slayter Union | 4th Floor