and/or diploma for a specified period of time and/or deny a student participation in commencement activities. • A “no contact” directive (including but not limited to continuation of a no contact directive imposed as a supportive measure) prohibiting contact with one or more identified persons, in person or through telephonic, electronic, written or other means. A no contact directive may include additional restrictions and terms. • Requiring the Respondent to write a letter of apology. • Requiring unpaid service to the campus or local community stated in terms of type and hours of service. • Restitution for damage to or misappropriation of property, or for personal injury, and other related costs. • Loss, revocation or restriction of housing privileges (e.g., exclusion from specified locations or alteration of status in the housing lottery or other selection system). • Other penalties or sanctions as may be deemed appropriate given the facts and circumstances of the case. Notice of Outcome The Hearing Panel will issue a written determination including the following information: • A description of the charges that were adjudicated; • A description of the procedural steps taken from the submission of the formal complaint through the determination, including notifications to the parties, interviews with parties and witnesses, site visits, methods used to gather other evidence, and hearings held; • Findings of fact supporting the determination; • Conclusions regarding the application of the Policy to the facts; • A statement of, and rationale for, the
• the nature and severity of, and circumstances surrounding, the violation(s); • the Respondent’s state of mind at the time of the violation(s) (intentional, knowing, bias-motivated, reckless, negligent, etc.); • the Respondent’s previous disciplinary history; • the need for sanctions to bring an end to the conduct; and/or to prevent the future recurrence of similar conduct; • the need to remedy the effects of the conduct on the Complainant and/or the community; • the impact of potential sanctions on the Respondent; • sanctions imposed by the University in other matters involving comparable conduct; and • any other lawful factors deemed relevant by the Hearing Panel. The following are examples of the sanctions that may be imposed: • Warning: A formal statement that the behavior was unacceptable and that further infractions of any University policy, procedure, or directive may result in more severe disciplinary action. • Probation: A written reprimand for violation of the Policy, providing for more severe disciplinary sanctions in the event that the Respondent is found in violation of any University policy, procedure, or directive within a specified period of time. Terms of the probation will be specified and may include denial of specified privileges, exclusion from extracurricular activities, no-contact orders, and/or other measures deemed appropriate. • Suspension: Cessation of student status for a definite period of time and/or until specific criteria are met. • Expulsion: Permanent termination of student status. • Withholding Degree and/or Diploma: The University may withhold a student’s degree
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