libby spotts & laura mals
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L IBBY SPOTTS & LAURA MALS
O F F I C E O F S T U D E N T C O N D U C T
Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct
KNOW THE CODE
Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct
HTTP://STUDENTCODE.IU.EDU OR GOOGLE “IU CODE OF CONDUCT”
Personal Misconduct
Academic Misconduct
Student Organizations
Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, Stalking, and Domestic/Dating Violence
Conflict Resolution
The Office of Student Conduct
Goals of the Conduct Process Hold student accountable with fairness and dignity
Protect welfare of IU community
Educate students about expectations of IU students and what it means to be a part of a community
Provide developmental learning experiences that give student opportunities to reflect on why they are at IU and how to accomplish their goals
Fairly, effectively, efficiently administer the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct
Academic Integrity
64%
Academic MisconductWhat is Academic Misconduct?
Cheating
Fabrication
Plagiarism
Interference
Violation of Course Rules
Facilitating Academic Dishonesty
Academic Misconduct - the Why
Why do Students Engage in Academic Misconduct?
Internal and external sources of pressure (Cornell University, 2016)
Lack of “joy in learning” (as cited in Pavela, 2016)
It seems like a victimless crime (as cited in Pulvers & Diekhoff, 1999)
Lack of procedural knowledge (Cornell University, 2016)
• Meet with Student• Implement Action• Report to the Office of Student Conduct
• Paper submitted through Turnitin• Reported by another student• Detected by Faculty
• Discuss with Academic Unit• Meet with Student/Implement Action• Academic Integrity Seminar
Alleged AM
Faculty/ Academic
Unit
Dean of Students/
OSC
Academic Misconduct – How to Report
https://indiana-advocate.symplicity.com/public_report/
Office of Student Conduct(812) 855-5419
Dean of Students/OSC
Academic Integrity Seminar
Disciplinary Probation
Suspension or Expulsion from all IU campuses
Academic Misconduct – the Consequences Faculty
% Drop in Grade
0% Grade
Fail Class
Removal from Class
Redo Assignment
No Penalty
Academic Misconduct – AI Seminar
• Content
• What is Academic Misconduct?
• Case Studies/Practice
• Personal Values
• Campus Resources
• Logistics
• 8 hours (over 2 days)
• Discussion Based
• Skill Building
• Citations
• Paraphrasing
• Summarizing
Academic Misconduct – Prevention 64% of HS Students cheated/36% of HS Students plagiarized (Ramirez,
2008)
Factors that discourage Academic Misconduct (as cited in Caldwell, 2010, p. 3)
Perceptions of Peer Behavior
Faculty understanding and acceptance of policies about academic integrity
Overall effectiveness of policies
Severity of the penalties imposed on those who cheated
Academic Misconduct - Prevention• Recognize & affirm academic integrity as a core institutional value
• Foster a lifelong commitment to learning
• Affirm the role of teacher as a guide and mentor
• Encourage student responsibility for academic integrity
• Clarify expectations for students
• Develop fair and creative forms of assessment
• Reduce opportunities to engage in academic dishonesty
• Respond to academic dishonesty when it occurs
• Help define and support campus-wide academic-integrity standards
(McCabe & Pavela, 2004)
Personal Misconduct
Disruptive and Threatening Students
Disruptive Behavior
Step #1: Notice it.
Step #2: Acknowledge it by confronting it.
Step #3: Act on it / Report.
Disruptive Behavior – Step 1
Step #1: Ask the student to immediately and respectfully end the behavior by:
Asking the student to stay after class so that you can discuss why the behavior is inappropriate or disruptive
ORTaking a break during class and asking the student to end the behavior
Disruptive Behavior – Step 2 Step #2 (if behavior continues):
Let the student know that they will need to meet with you as soon as possible about his/her continued behavior.
Follow up in writing to the student via email outlining the behavior, the rules that were violated, and future expectations for class participation through a written warning.
The warning should also include notice that any subsequent violation of the classroom rules will result in the instructor filing a Student Code of Conduct report with the Office of Student Conduct for disruptive behavior and failure to comply.
Follow-through and Follow-up
Disruptive Behavior – Step 3 Step #3: If the student has not changed his/her behavior, consult with
the Office of Student Conduct:
A report should be submitted:via email to the Office of Student Conduct at [email protected] online form at https://studentaffairs.indiana.edu/student-
conduct/file-a-report.shtml
Someone will contact you for additional details and documentation.
Always keep your supervisor, department head, or dean notified as well.
If you would like to consult prior to submitting a report, call OSC at 812-855-5419 or email OSC at [email protected]
Tips for Addressing Disruptive Behavior If you meet with a disruptive student, do it privately (meaning not in
front of a class).
– You may need to have colleagues or a supervisor present
– Remain calm
– Be specific with the student regarding behavior
– Review classroom policies
– Ask questions
– Focus on areas of agreement
– Document everything
Threatening Behavior
If you meet with a troubled student, be sure to establish a connection with others. Let someone know.
Ask another person to meet the student with you.
Step #1: Leave the area immediately.
Step #2: Call the police by dialing 9-1-1.
Step #3: Anyone who observes what appears to be threatening behavior must report it to the Office of Student Conduct or Dean of Students Office.
Threatening behavior requires us all to act.
How You Can Support Students
You can support students by: Calling our office directly when a student has a hold on their account, so the
student can speak with us in that moment
Reporting concerning behavior (mediation, sexual misconduct, disruptive behavior)
Connecting students with the Student Advocates Office
Encouraging students to call our office with questions
Emphasizing the difference between the legal and the conduct processes
Faculty/Staff Panel Interest
Contact Us
801 North Jordan Ave., Suite C101Bloomington, Indiana 47405
812-855-5419
Libby Spotts, Associate Dean & [email protected]
Laura Mals, Associate [email protected]
On Campus Residential Programs and Services (Residence Halls and Apartments) Classroom Other
Off Campus In Bloomington Study Abroad Other
Personal Misconduct
Alcohol, Drugs
Physical Assault/Battery
Disorderly Conduct
Vandalism
Drunk Driving
Illegal Possession
Failure to Comply
Harassment
When someone’s behavior interferes with another person’s rights
Personal Misconduct
Personal Misconduct – How to Report
https://indiana-advocate.symplicity.com/public_report/
Office of Student Conduct(812) 855-5419
• Meet with Student• Discuss Situation• Determine an Action Plan
• Faculty & Academic Department Staff• Residence Hall/Apartments Staff• Police• Students• Community Members
• “Formal Hearing”• Faculty & IUSA Student Representatives
Report
Informal Hearing
Hearing Commission
• Appeal (focus on due process & standard of evidence)
Review Board
Mediation, Conflict Coaching, & Restorative Justice
Mediation Conflict between multiple students
Some Personal Misconduct cases may be eligible
Resolution is mutually agreed upon
Confidential/no record if successfully completed
Conflict Coaching Student needs help resolving a conflict
Voluntary process
Conversation about how to handle conflict (in general) or approach to a specific situation
Restorative Justice Focus is on community impact, perspective sharing, and repairing harm
Can be used within our outside of the conduct process
Responding to community concerns/situations where there is community impact
DMCA:Digital Millennium Copyright Act
(Illegal File Sharing & Downloading)
DMCA Process
1st Violation:
Seminar + Internet terminated until Seminar is completed
2nd Violation:
Conduct Meeting + Seminar + Internet terminated for at least two weeks
3rd Violation:
Conduct Meeting + Seminar + Internet terminated permanently
Student Organizations
Student Organization Misconduct Overview Student Life and Learning & Office of Student Conduct partnership
Reports are received via anonymous report, personal misconduct, faculty/staff referrals, student referrals, outside agencies, etc.
Reporting party is afforded anonymity
Groups included: Fraternities, sororities, clubs, organizations, athletic teams
Steps in the Process: Investigations, Informal Referrals, Administrative Conferences
Accountable to the Code of Conduct
Student Organizations – How to Report
https://studentaffairs.indiana.edu/student-life-learning/student-organizations/report-hazing.shtml
Office of Student Conduct (Jackie)(812) 855-5419
Record Keeping
Transcript Notations vs. Disciplinary Record
– Disciplinary Record
• Depending on outcome, a disciplinary probation may be kept on file in the Office of Student Conduct for a period of time
– Transcript Notations:
• “F in Course” – Academic Misconduct
• Suspension – during period of Suspension
• Expulsion - indefinitely
Disciplinary & Academic Records
Sexual Misconduct
The IU Sexual Misconduct Policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex or gender. The policy covers:
• Sex & Gender Based Discrimination • Sexual Harassment• Sexual Violence (includes rape & sexual assault)• Dating Violence & Domestic Violence• Sexual Exploitation• Stalking
= “Sexual Misconduct”
All employees of the University have an obligation to help ensure this commitment.
Responsible EmployeeResponsible Employees are any employees who:
• Have authority to take action to redress sexual violence
• Have been given duty to report incidents of misconduct, or
• Whom students could reasonably believe has this authority or duty
At IU, Responsible Employees include, but are not limited to: All instructors, including full-time professors, adjuncts, lecturers,
AIs, and any others who offer classroom instruction or office hours to students;
All advisors;
All coaches and other athletic staff that interact directly with students;
All student affairs administrators;
All residential hall staff;
Employees who work in offices that interface with students; and
All supervisors and University officials.
Responsible EmployeeRemember, if there is an emergency, or a serious and continuing threat to
anyone, call 911 or the police immediately.
• When a Responsible Employee is made aware of sexual misconduct, the University is considered to be on notice and must therefore act promptly and appropriately.
• Responsible Employees have an obligation to promptly report what they know about an incident of sexual misconduct when it involves students or University employees
How to Report
• Responsible Employees must report the following information if known:– Date– Nature of Incident– Parties involved– Any other additional information
• Call or Email– Office of Institutional Equity – Office of Student Conduct– Dean of Students
• Submit an online report
Things to Consider Keep the needs of the student(s) and community in mind (including respondent)
Primary goal is to maintain a safe, non-discriminatory environment for all students
When someone shares information about an incident of sexual misconduct:
– Listen without judgment (Avoid questions that imply blame or second guess behavior)
– Avoid using words that question their actions like “why did (or didn’t) you…” or “You should…”
– Ask how you can help
– Remind them that the incident is not their fault
– Be patient. It may be hard for the person to describe what happened and they may seem confused