Code of Student Life
VIOLATIONS OF UNIVERSITY RULES AND PROCEDURES
Cases of alleged violations against University rules and/or procedures will be handled according to University disciplinary procedure. The vice president for student services (VPSS) may choose to hear cases that involve charges of a sexual nature, hazing, cases involving temporary suspension or other cases in which the law may grant authority. If the VPSS chooses not to hear a case, a judicial officer will be appointed to pursue the case. The judicial officer will refer the case to the appropriate channel. These channels may include the Student Judicial Board, the director of the Jack B. Kelley Student Center, the director of residential living, the residence hall area coordinator, the appropriate Greek system judicial board, the Intramural Board or the judicial officer himself/herself.
The VPSS is the disciplinary officer for the University and insures the Code of Student Life is administered equitably and preserves the rights of the University and the student.
The judicial officer is authorized to impose any of the sanctions listed in the Code of Student Life. The decision of the judicial officer will include a detailed description of the appeals process.
The director of the Jack B. Kelley Student Center is authorized to hear cases arising within the student organizations. The director of the Jack B. Kelley Student Center may impose disciplinary sanctions including admonition; fees, fines or service charges; restitution; withdrawal of campus privileges; work hours; organizational probation; special arrangements for continued student organization registration; and student organization suspension. Appeals are made to the senior director of student development/University judicial officer.
The director of residential living is authorized to hear cases arising within a residence hall involving housing/meal contracts or housing/meal requirements. The director of residential living may impose any of the sanctions listed in the Code of Student Life. Appeals of decisions made by the director of residential living will be made to the VPSS.
The residence hall area coordinator (RHAC) is authorized to hear cases arising within the residence hall. The RHAC may impose disciplinary measures including admonition, restrictions placed on records, restitution, withdrawal of campus privileges or work hours. The decision of the RHAC will include a detailed description of the appeals process.
The Student Judicial Board (SJB) is authorized to hear cases involving any student. The SJB may impose disciplinary measures including the issuance of any University penalty with the exception of suspension or expulsion. The SJB is comprised of the chief justice, four associate justices and two alternate justices who will serve if regular members are unable to serve. Selection of the SJB members is in accordance with the current constitution of West Texas A&M University Student Government. Decisions of the SJB will be forwarded to the student and the judicial officer. TheSJB decision will also include a detailed description of the appeals process. If a student so desires, or if in the event the SJB cannot be convened due to the academic calendar, the judicial officer will solely preside over the hearing and take any necessary action. The SJB must establish a quorum of at least four (4) members, including the chief justice or designated replacement, in order to render a decision.