I've submitted a Public Report, now what?
- Public reports are reviewed each business day by the Student Conduct Coordinator or their designee.
- Reports are then routed to the appropriate student conduct case manager for resolution.
- If more information is needed and you provided contact information, the case manager or Student Conduct Coordinator will reach out to you.
- It is possible that no one will contact you as they work to resolve the issue/concern.
I've been involved in an incident, now what?
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A report will be submitted to the Office of Student Conduct to review.
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A case manager will be assigned.
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Your case manager will notify you via your Etown email of any further directives.
I've been given a formal warning, now what?
That means that based on all the information available, the case manager has found that it is more likely than not that you did violate a College policy. However, your behavior was not significantly disruptive enough to warrant a full hearing. Instead, the case manager has opted for a simple resolution, in which you are issued a formal warning and asked to review the policies in the Student Handbook. This is not a reportable violation; rather it is a warning not to engage in that type of behavior again. Continued similar behaviors will escalate to a formal hearing process.
I've been alleged to have been involved in a policy violation, now what?
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Your letter will outline the date and time of your scheduled hearing.
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Your case manager will go over the report(s) with you and ask for your recollection and perspective on what happened.
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The case manager will review all the pertinent information from the report(s) and conversations with those involved to determine whether it is more likely than not a policy was violated and by whom.
I've been found "not responsible." What does that mean?
That means that, based on all the information available, the case manager has found that it is more likely than not that you did not violate a College policy. Your case is closed and there is nothing left for you to do.
I've been found "responsible." What does that mean?
That means that based on all the information available, the case manager has found that it is more likely than not you did violate a College policy. In the letter finding you responsible, you will find any sanctions that you are required to complete. You may discuss any questions regarding your sanctions with the case manager.
Will my family find out?
That is up to you. Typically, we will not contact your family unless there is a significant concern, such as an emergency.
Who else will know?
If you are found responsible, we may notify certain campus colleagues with a legitimate, educational need to know . If you are on academic standing, contract, or probation, we will notify your academic advisor. If you are a student-athlete, we will notify the Athletic Director, who will loop in your coach. If you are planning to study abroad, they will ask our office if you are in good standing before accepting you into the program. If you are applying to be an RA/CA, Peer Mentor, or other student leadership position, they will ask before offering you a role. If you decide to transfer, apply to government jobs, or go on to graduate school, you will likely have a recommendation form for us to complete. Before you complete those kinds of forms, we strongly encourage you to contact the Student Conduct Coordinator to discuss what, if anything, will be reported.