DEFINITIONS
Complainant: Person bringing a complaint to the attention of the college resulting in the opening of a conduct case
Meeting: Meeting with the Student Conduct Coordinator assigned to the case.
Respondent: Person named by the complainant as allegedly violating the Code of Student Conduct
Student Conduct Coordinator: Person who will be hearing the case (ex. Area Coordinator, Associate Dean of Students)
CHARGES
PROCESS
The following process generally applies to a student in any college conduct proceeding.
SANCTIONS
Students who choose to violate college policies should expect consequences. The following are examples and definitions of specific sanctions that may be imposed upon any student found to have violated the Code of Conduct. Other sanctions may be imposed as deemed appropriate in certain circumstances.
- Depending on the circumstances, Level I, II or III sanctions may be implemented at any time and in any order.
- More than one of the sanctions listed above may be imposed for any single violation.
- Suspensions may be of indeterminate length, depending on the severity of the violation.
- Sanctions are cumulative and may carry over from year to year.
- Other than college expulsion, conduct sanctions will not be made a part of the student’s permanent academic record, but shall become part of the student’s confidential record. Confidential records are maintained permanently. Generally, records older than five years are not reported to outside sources.
- The following sanctions may be imposed on groups or organizations:
- Those sanctions listed above.
- The loss of the privilege to live in campus housing assigned based on student organization.
- Deactivation: loss of all privileges, including college recognition and student government funding for a specified period of time.
Students who are eligible for Medical Exception will not be sanctioned through the Code of Conduct for possession or use of drugs or alcohol if the college learned of the conduct as a result of the student obtaining medical assistance and/or the student seeking medical assistance for someone else in distress.
Students will be required to meet with an Associate Dean and have a conversation about the incident. In order to be eligible for medical exception a student must be forthcoming concerning details of the incident:
- Medical Exception requires a person to be cooperative with the process
- Medical Exception is granted once during your time at St. Olaf
- Eligible students request support for themselves or support is sought for them by a concerned bystander.
How will a Medical Exception impact the student that informed the authorities?
Individuals who make the call to get medical assistance for an intoxicated student will not face sanctions under the Code of Conduct for use or possession of drugs or alcohol. This exception also allows friends and bystanders to seek help for people needing medical attention without the concern of sanction.
Can a Medical Exception be used more than once?
Medical Exception is intended to assist students who need medical attention. If a student has prior alcohol or drug incidents, and has utilized Medical Exception in the past, the request for a Medical Exception will be evaluated by the Dean of Students, and/or the Associate Dean of Students. Repeated situations will be addressed after meetings with the Dean of Students and/or Associate Dean of Students.
What does the Medical Exception not cover?
Other violations of the Code, such as providing alcohol to minors, assault, property damage, and distribution of illicit substances, will not be excused as a Medical Exception. The Medical Exception Policy does not prevent action by any law enforcement agencies/personnel, coaches, ensemble directors, or other third parties.