Weber State University STUDENT DUE PROCESS/JURISDICTION No. 6-24 Rev.
Date 6-6-91


OLD VERSION

I. REFERENCE

PPM 9-20, Security at Weber State University Hearings

II. POLICY

A. Procedures which foster dialogue and promote resolution between the immediate parties involved in a dispute are encouraged; every effort should be made to resolve disputes at the lowest possible level (i.e., individual, supervisor, department chairperson, program director and/or dean). If resolution by these means is unsatisfactory, the university due process officer should be notified and hearing procedures should be instituted.

B. Procedures and hearings of all Weber State bodies which have the potential of sanctioning students or providing relief to students will follow guidelines specified in the Student Code. Actions which seek redress from or imposition of sanctions on staff/faculty members of Weber State and/or its administrative entities will follow guidelines and procedures outlined in the Weber State University Policy and Procedure Manual (PPM).

C. In the absence of specific guidelines and procedures found elsewhere in the PPM, the due process provisions contained in the Student Code shall be followed.

D. Financial and business obligations such as payment of tuition, parking fees, residence hall charges, financial aid, etc., are considered business transactions and are covered by legal agreements in addition to the Student Code.



III. SCOPE

Generally, university jurisdiction and discipline shall be limited to conduct which occurs on university premises or which affects the university community and/or the pursuit of its objectives.



IV. SPECIFIC ISSUES

In order to promote the resolution of disputes in an efficient and effective manner, the power to resolve particular issues shall be exercised as follows:



A. ACADEMIC ISSUES

1. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

a. All members of the university community have the obligation to report instances of academic dishonesty to the responsible faculty member.

b. Grievances pertaining to academic dishonesty shall be referred to the college in which they arise for resolution according to the provisions of the Student Code.

2. ACADEMIC GRADE/COURSE SANCTIONS

Grievances regarding grading or the imposition of course sanctions not involving academic dishonesty shall be referred to the college in which they arise for resolution according to the provisions of the Student Code.

3. ADMISSION/STANDING IN RESTRICTED ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS

Grievances regarding admission to or standing in a restricted enrollment program at the university should be referred to the college in which they arise for resolution according to the provisions of the Student Code.

B. ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES

1. Decisions on all issues of an administrative nature such as admission to the university, residency, tuition, course waivers, credit adjustment, graduation, program eligibility, participation in specific activities, financial aid, parking and traffic, residence halls, and discrimination will be made by administrative officers and/or committees appointed by the appropriate university vice president.

2. Unless otherwise obligated by law or university policy, such officers and/or committees shall follow the due process provisions contained in the Student Code.



C. BEHAVIORAL ISSUES

Unless otherwise specified herein, behavioral issues involving the alleged violation of the Student Code shall be referred to the dean of student life for resolution according to the provisions hereof.

D. STUDENT GRIEVANCES AGAINST FACULTY

Grievances against an individual faculty member on grounds other than grading, course sanctions, academic dishonesty, or admission/standing in restricted enrollment programs shall be referred to the appropriate department chair, dean, vice president, or other responsible administrator for resolution according to the provisions of Section IX of the PPM. Specific guidance with respect to this procedure should be obtained from the due process officer.

E. STUDENT GRIEVANCES AGAINST STAFF/ADMINISTRATION

Grievances against an individual member of the university staff or administration should be referred to the vice president having supervisory jurisdiction over the subject matter of the complaint for resolution according to the provisions of the PPM if relevant, otherwise according to the terms of the Student Code. Specific guidance with respect to this procedure should be obtained from the due process officer.

F. OFF CAMPUS BEHAVIOR

Off campus behavior by students or student groups acting as official representatives of the institution or utilizing the name of the institution in any capacity or students or student groups charges with any violent crime may be referred by any interested party to the due process officer for review. If the behavior is in violation of the provisions of the Student Code and may endanger the safety, or welfare of the university community, university action may be taken and sanctions may be imposed.

G. CRIMINAL ACTIVITY/CIVIL COURT ACTIONS

The jurisdiction of federal, state, and local courts and law enforcement officials is recognized by the university with regard to criminal offenses and civil matters.

1. Courts have jurisdiction over cases involving violations of civil and criminal law.

2. Weber State has jurisdiction over violations of university rules and regulations.

3. When an act allegedly violates both civil or criminal law and university rules, there is concurrent jurisdiction.

4. Campus police have the responsibility to investigate criminal acts and enforce court orders as mandated by the requirements of their duly constituted offices.

H. REFERRAL POWER

Issues that exceed the jurisdictional scope of a particular hearing committee shall be referred to the due process officer for reassignment to the appropriate committee.