Student Judicial Board
Students have a good deal of freedom at Wesleyan
University. With this freedom comes significant responsibility. While
there are a number of policies and regulations that facilitate our
educational mission and community life, these expectations represent
reasonable regulation of campus conduct. Although the Code of Non-Academic
Conduct is comprised of 15 “common sense” regulations (below), all members
of the Wesleyan community should remember that a reasonable, considerate,
and courteous attitude toward all others in the community is the primary
goal and the best guideline.
Consistent with Wesleyan’s commitment to student
governance, the University utilizes a peer-based judicial system to address
alleged violations of the Code of Non-Academic Conduct. The Student
Judicial Board (SJB) is responsible for primary adjudication of all alleged
violations of the Code of Non-Academic Conduct except those cases that may
arise when the SJB cannot convene (summer, recess periods, etc.) The dean
of student services oversees and advises the SJB.
In order to permit the expeditious handling of cases
involving minor judicial violations or matters that might be resolved
through mediation, the SJB may, with the approval of the dean of student
services, delegate responsibilities for mediation or adjudication to
Residential Life or other Student Services administrators.
More detailed information about Wesleyan’s Code of
Non-Academic Conduct, the judicial process, and the SJB may be accessed
through the following links:
The Judicial Procedures
There are
several adjudication procedures used to resolve cases. Minor judicial
matters and cases where mediation is feasible are referred to the
Residential Life professional staff who will contact the accused student(s)
and attempt to resolve the case via a judicial conference. If the case
cannot be resolved via judicial conference, or if the alleged violation is
more serious, a formal hearing will be convened.
Judicial Procedures
The Code of Non-Academic Conduct
Click here to review the 15 regulations that comprise the Code of
Non-Academic Conduct.
The Code of Non-Academic Conduct Judicial Reports and Case Summaries
The SJB periodically publishes a summary of the cases
adjudicated by the board. The most recent judicial report and case summaries
as well as past reports are available here.
Judicial Reports and Case Summaries
SJB Process Advisors
A list of student leaders, faculty and administrators
who have received special training about the judicial system and are
available to discuss the judicial processes and options with students
accused of violating the Code.
Student Judicial Board Process Advisors
SJB Members
The current
student members and faculty/administrative advisors.
SJB Listed Members
Process for filing a charge
Information
about how to file a charge with the SJB.
Reports of Violations
If you are charged with a violation
Students
against whom a judicial charge has been filed will be notified of the
charge(s) via their Wesleyan e-mail account. Students should review the
case file in Office of the Dean of Students, and then review the
published judicial procedures.
Judicial Procedures
What happens during a hearing?
Regardless of
the specific composition of the panel hearing the case, the same hearing
procedures are followed.
Hearing Procedures
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