Mediation
Every attempt should be made to resolve conflicts without formal disciplinary action. This informal resolution can hopefully be accomplished by students critically examining their behaviors and making the adjustments necessary to become a positive influence in the university community. To assist in the informal resolution of conflicts, a formal Mediation Services program exists through the Dean of Students Office designed to allow students to resolve conflicts with the assistance of a neutral third party. Mediation is always an alternative available for students seeking to resolve conflicts yet does not replace a formal disciplinary process. The university reserves the right to refer a case to a University Mediation Process.
Student Disciplinary Action
Should disciplinary action against a student become necessary because of a violation of a part of this code, it may be initiated by any of the following members of the DePaul community:
- a DePaul student, through the Dean of Students Office or Department of Residential Education, who feels he/she has been adversely affected by another student's actions;
- a faculty member who has reasonable cause to believe a violation of the Code of Student Responsibility has occurred; or
- administrative staff members, advisors of student organizations, or student residence hall staff members who have reasonable cause to believe a violation of the Code of Student Responsibility has occurred.
Complaints against student members of the university shall be made in writing by the complainant to the Dean of Students Office or Department of Residential Education.
Any student who violates these regulations and/or laws may be subject to disciplinary action for said offense(s) by the university in addition to any civil or criminal proceedings that may be brought. The university, in its sole discretion, may await the conclusion of any civil or criminal action associated with a complaint before proceeding with its disciplinary procedures.
The university's disciplinary process is designed to be educational, not legal, in nature. Students should not draw parallel interpretations between the Code of Student Responsibility and criminal or civil law.
All written notices regarding disciplinary action will be delivered to the referred student personally or via the postal service or via email. It is a student's responsibility to ensure that his/her information in the university system (including address, phone number and email) is current.
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