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Citizenship Probation: The student may not participate in any VU activity except for academics for the duration of this sanction. This includes but is not limited to theatre, athletics, student leadership, or other extra-curricular activities of any kind. Removal from On-Campus Housing: The student must properly follow the instructions listed in this handbook for proper express checkout and remove all belongings from housing no later than 5:00pm on assigned checkout day (typically within 48 hours of notice). The student will no longer be allowed to live on campus for the remainder of the semester through their assigned end date nor will you have guest privileges in the Residence Halls. Loss of Privileges: Some students may lose privileges such as visitation, leadership opportunities, living on or off campus, campus employment, co-curricular activities, parking, etc., appropriate to the violation of the Student Standards of Conduct. Restitution: In certain circumstances, sanctions may include payment of financial compensation for loss, damage or injury. Failure to pay such charges may result in additional sanctions (including, but not limited to, denial of re-enrollment or refusal to release official transcripts and records). Discretionary Sanctions: Reflection exercises, essays, service to the university or other discretionary assignments. Interim Suspension: In certain circumstances, the Vice President for Student Affairs or a designee may immediately impose a University or residence hall suspension. Interim suspension may be imposed: A. To ensure the safety and well-being of members of the Vanguard community or preservation of University property. B. To ensure the student's own physical or emotional safety and well-being. C. If the student poses a credible threat of disruption of or interference with the normal operations of the University. During the interim suspension, the student may be denied access to the residence halls and/or to the campus (including classes) and/or all other University activities or privileges for which the student might otherwise be eligible as the Vice President for Student Affairs or the designee may determine to be appropriate. The interim suspension shall extend only until such time as the SACC hearing can be completed and other sanctions (if any) imposed.
Student Affairs Committee sanctions may include, but are not limited to the Conduct Hearing sanctions listed above. The S.A.C.C. may also impose the following sanctions: •
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Deferred Suspension: Deferred suspension is a formal warning that a minimum one semester suspension will result from another serious violation. Students may be placed on deferred suspension for 1 or 2 semesters. The student’s academic adviser will be notified of the deferred suspension status, as well as the student’s parent(s) if he/she is claimed on the parent’s tax return. Suspension: The student is voluntarily separated from the University for a specified length of time. Absences from classes and chapels are not excused and academic work that is missed may not be made up. Administrative Withdrawal: The student is required to withdraw from the University without the privilege of returning until a time specified by the SACC. Expulsion: The student is permanently separated from the University with a notation of the reasons for the termination in his/her file.
When students are suspended, administratively withdrawn, or expelled for disciplinary reasons, there will be no refund of tuition or room/board charges for the semester and financial aid may be canceled. Students are subject to the credit and refund implications set by University policy in the Course Schedule. If a student is removed from housing, they must completely vacate the residence halls within 48 hours of receiving the sanction. In certain limited situations, the SACC may impose a sanction but suspend or postpone its actual implementation. Sanctions for Student Organizations Student groups and organizations may be charged with violations of these Community Standards. A student group or organization and its officers may be held collectively and/or individually responsible when violations of this code occur either during an event sponsored by the organization or by an individual representing or associated with that organization or group. The following sanctions may be imposed upon groups or organizations: deactivation, warning, reprimand, probation, fines, loss of privileges, restitution, and other educational sanctions. Deactivation includes loss of all privileges, including University recognition, for a specified period of time. Individual students are subject to other sanctions as described above. Overdue Sanction Process Sanction reminders: Students are notified by email when their Resolution Decision Letter has been sent. Four days before each sanction deadline, the student will be notified by email of the upcoming deadline.
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