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Case Summaries 2021-2022

2021-2022 Code of Non-Academic Conduct Case Summaries 

REGULATION 1 – [Disturbance of the Peace]  The Infringement upon the right to privacy of any member of the community is prohibited.  Disorderly and disruptive conduct and/or the persistent disturbance of a reasonable level of peace and quiet is also a violation. 

In a Simplified Hearing, the board considered allegations that Students A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H violated Regulation 1 and 15 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The Board found Students A, B, C and D responsible for Regulation 1, but not responsible for Regulation 15.  The Board found Students E, F, G, and H responsible for both Regulation 1 and 15.  All students were sanctioned with a Disciplinary Warning and appropriate points were asssessed.

In a Simplified Hearing, the board considered allegations that Student A violated Regulation 1 and 14 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found Student A responsible for both violations and issued a Disciplinary Warning. 

In a Simplified Hearing, the board considered allegations that Students A, B, C, D, E and F violated Regulation 1, 13b and 15 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found all students responsible for Regulation 1, but not responsible for Regulation 13b and 15.  All students were sanctioned with a Disciplinary Warning, and an educational assignment.   

In a Simplified Hearing, the board considered allegations that Students A, B, C, D, E, F, G and J violated Regulation 1, 13b and 15 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found all students responsible for Regulation 15.  In addition, the board found Student A responsible for 13b and 15.  All students were found not responsible for Regulation 1.  All students were sanctioned with a Disciplinary Warning and appropriate points were assessed.  

In a Simplified Hearing, the board considered allegations that Students A, B, C, D and E violated Regulation 1 and 14 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found all students not responsible for either violations.  No sanctions were imposed.

In a Full hearing, the board considered allegations that Students A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, and L violated Regulations 1, 13b, and 15 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct. The board found the students responsible for violating Regulations 13b and 15, but not responsible for Regulation 1.  All students were sanctioned with a Disciplinary Warning and appropriate points were assessed. 

In a Simplified Hearing, the board considered allegations that Students A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I violated Regulations 1, 13a, 13b, and 15 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found the students A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I responsible for violating regulations 1, 13a, and 15, but not responsible for violating Regulation 13B. The board found the students G, H, and I responsible for violating regulations 1 and 15 and not responsible for violating 13A and 13B. All students were found not responsible for violating 13b.

The board sanctioned Students A, B, C, D, E, and F with a Disciplinary Warning for violating regulations 1, 13a, and 15 and Students G, H, and were sanctioned a Disciplinary Warning for violating regulations 1 and 15. 

In a Simplified Hearing, the board considered allegations that students A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H had violated regulations 1, 13b, and 15 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct. Students A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H were found not responsible for regulation 15. Students A, B, C, D, E, F, and G were found responsible for violating regulations 1 and 13b and a Disciplinary Warning. Student H was found responsible for regulation 1 but not responsible for violating regulation 13b or 15, and a Disciplinary Warning. A slight update for this case, Student A, who was found responsible for 1 and 13b was also placed on disciplinary probation. 

In a Simplified Hearing, the board considered allegations that Student A, B and C violated Regulation 1 and 15 and 15 [COVID] of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found students A and B responsible for violating Regulations 1, 15, and 15. The board found student C not responsible for violating regulations 1, 15, and 15. Responsible students were given a Disciplinary Warning.

In a Simplified Hearing, the board considered allegations that Students A and B violated Regulations 1, 13b, 13c, and 15 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct. The board found both students A and B responsible for violating Regulation 15 and not responsible for Regulations 1, 13b, and 13c.  The students were sanctioned with a Disciplinary Warning and appropriate points were assessed.

In a Full Hearing, the board considered allegations that Students A, B, C, D and E violated Regulations 1, 13c and 15 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found students A, B, C, D and E responsible for Regulations 1 and 15 but not for 13c.  Students were sanctioned with a Disciplinary Warning and appropriate points were assessed.

REGULATION 2 – [Harassment and Abuse]  Harassment and abuse, directed toward individuals or groups, may include at least the following forms:  the use or threat of physical violence, coercion, intimidation, and verbal harassment and abuse.  Making repeated unwanted contact with another person could also be considered a violation.  

In a Full Hearing, the board considered allegations that a Student had violated Regulation 1, 2, 13a, 13b and 4 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found the student responsible for Regulation 1, 2 and 13b, but not responsible for Regulation 4 or 13a.  The Board sanctioned the student with a deferred suspension, a WesWell requirement and a counseling referral. 

In a Joint Student-Administration hearing, the board considered allegations that Student A violated Regulation 2 and 9 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found the student responsible for responsible for Regulation 9, but not responsible for violating Regulation 2.  The board sanctioned Student A with a Disciplinary Warning.    

In a Full Hearing, the board considered allegations that Student A and B violated Regulations 2 and 13 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found Student A responsible for Regulation 2 and 13.  The board sanctioned Student A with a short-term suspension.  The board found Student B not responsible for either of the violations and no sanctions were issued.  

REGULATION 4 – [Property]  The unauthorized use, or the abuse, destruction, or theft of University property or the property of any of its members, guests, or neighbors is prohibited.  This includes but is not limited to all tunnels, roofs, and areas under construction.  This regulation prohibits the unauthorized appropriation or “borrowing” of common property for personal use. 

In a Full hearing, the board considered allegations that Student A, B, C, D, E, and F violated Regulation 4 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct. The board found students A, B,C, D, and E responsible for violating Regulation 4 and they were sanctioned with a Disciplinary Warning and required to pay a fine. Student F was found not responsible. 

In a Simplified Hearing, the board considered allegations that Students A, B, C and D violated  Regulations 4, 13a and 15 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found Students A and B responsible for Regulations 4, 13b and 15.  The board found Students C and D responsible for Regulations 13b and 15, but not responsible for Regulation 4.  The board sanctioned the students with a Disciplinary Warning and appropriate points were issued. 

In a Simplified Hearing, the Board considered allegations that Students A and B violated Regulation 4 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The Board found Students A and B responsible for the violation and sanctioned them with a Disciplinary Warning. 

REGULATION 8 – [Fire Protection Systems]  Tampering with fire extinguishers, fire alarm boxes, or smoke or heat detectors anywhere on University property is prohibited.  

In a Simplified Hearing, the board considered allegations that Student A violated Regulations 8, 13a, and 13d of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct. The board found Student A responsible for violating 13a and 13d, but not responsible for Regulation 8.  The board sanctioned the student with a disciplinary warning.  

In a Simplified hearing, the board considered allegations that Students A, B, C and D violated Regulations 8 and 9d of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found student A responsible for violating Regulation 8 and not responsible for regulation 9d.

The board found student B responsible for violating Regulation 9d and not responsible for regulation 8. The board found students C and D not responsible for regulations 8 and 9d.  The Board sanctioned the responsible students with a Disciplinary Warning. 

REGULATION 9D – [Certain Decorative Items]  e.g., candles, halogen lamps, tapestries are also prohibited in student residencies. 

In a Simplified hearing, the board considered allegations that Student A and B violated Regulation 9d, 13a, and 15 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found Student A responsible for violating regulation 13a and 9d, but not responsible for 15. The board found student B responsible for 13a, but not responsible for regulations 15 and 9d.  The Board sanctioned Students A and B with a Disciplinary Warning and appropriate points. 

In a Simplified Hearing, the board considered allegations that Students A, B, C, D, and E violated Regulations 9d and 13a of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found students A, B, C, D and E not responsible for violating Regulation 9d, but responsible for violating Regulation 13a.   The Board sanctioned the students with a Disciplinary Warning and appropriate points. 

REGULATION 10 – [Reckless Endangerment]  Creating condition(s) or an environment that endangers, or has the potential to endanger, other members of the community or property is prohibited.  Failure to take reasonable constructive action to remedy such conditions may also constitute a violation. 

In a Simplified Hearing, the Board considered allegations that Student A violated Regulation 10 and 14 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The Board found Student A responsible for Regulation 10 and 14.  The Board sanctioned this student with a Disciplinary Warning and appropriate points. 

REGULATION 13 – [Drugs and Alcohol]  The University prohibits underage and unlawful possession, use, abuse or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol. 

In a Full Hearing, the board considered allegations that Student A violated Regulations 13 and 15 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found the student responsible for violating Regulation 13 and 15 (COVID Agreement- Guest policy) and sanctioned the Student to be suspended from the University for the remainder of the semester. 

REGULATION 13a – [Drugs and Alcohol]  The possession, use, manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of illegal drugs or controlled substances by any member of the Wesleyan Community.  This includes the misuse or abuse of any medications prescribed by a physician to another individual.  Students should be advised that University personnel may confiscate drug paraphernalia (including bongs, water pipes, etc.).  Such items will be tested for drug residue and the owner held responsible for a drug policy violation if appropriate. 

In a Simplified hearing, the board considered allegations that Student A and B violated Regulation 9d, 13a, and 15 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found Student A responsible for violating regulation 13a and 9d, but not responsible for 15. The board found student B responsible for 13a, but not responsible for regulations 15 and 9d.  The Board sanctioned Students A and B with a Disciplinary Warning and appropriate points. 

In a Simplified Hearing, the board considered allegations that Students A, B, C, D, and E violated Regulations 9d and 13a of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found students A, B, C, D and E not responsible for violating Regulation 9d, but responsible for violating Regulation 13a.   The Board sanctioned the students with a Disciplinary Warning and appropriate points. 

REGULATION 13b – [Underage Possession or Consumption]  Underage possession or consumption of alcohol anywhere on University property or at University-sponsored events. 

In a Simplified Hearing, the board considered allegations that Students A and B violated Regulations 1, 13b, 13c, and 15 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found the students A and B responsible for violating Regulation 15, but not responsible for Regulations 1, 13b, and 13c.  The Board sanctioned the students with a Disciplinary Warning.

In a Simplified Hearing, the Board considered allegations that Student A violated Regulation 13b of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The Board found Student A responsible and sanctioned the student with a Disciplinary Warning, a WesWell referral and a CAPS referral. 

In a Simplified Hearing, the Board considered allegations that Students A, B, C, D and E violated Regulation 13b of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found Students A, C and D not responsible, but found Student B responsible.  Student B was sanctioned with a Disciplinary Warning.

In a Simplified Hearing, the Board considered allegations that Students A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I violated Regulations 13b and 15 (COVID-19) of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The Board found all students not responsible for Regulation 13b, but all students were found responsible for Regulation 15.  The board sanctioned all students with a Disciplinary Warning and appropriate points.

In a Simplified Hearing, the Board considered allegations that Students A, B and C violated Regulations 13b, 13c and 13f of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found all students responsible for Regulations 13b, 13c and 13f.  The board sanctioned all students with a Disciplinary Warning and appropriate points.

In a Simplified Hearing, the Board considered allegations that Students A, B, C, D, E and F had violated Regulation 13b and 15 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found all students responsible for violating Regulation 15, but not responsible for Regulation 13b.   The Board sanctioned the students with a Disciplinary Warning. 

In a Simplified Hearing, the Board considered allegations that Students A, B, C, D, E, F and G violated Regulations 13b, 13c and 15 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found Students A, B, C, D and E responsible for Regulation 15, but not responsible for Regulations 13b and 13c.  The Board found Student F responsible for Regulations 13b and 15, but not responsible for Regulation 13c.  The Board found Student G responsible for Regulations 13b, 13c and 15.  The board sanctioned the students with a Disciplinary Warning and appropriate points were issued. 

REGULATION 13C – [Distribution of Alcohol to Minors]  Distribution of alcohol to underage persons anywhere on University property or at University-sponsored events.  Hosts of social events where alcohol is distributed may be held responsible for any such illegal distribution committed by their guests.   

In a Full Hearing, the Board considered allegations that Students A, B, C, D and E violated Regulations 13c, 15 and 15 (COVID) of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The Board found Student E responsible for Regulation 15 (COVID), but not responsible for Regulations 13c and 15.  The Board found Students A, B, C and D responsible for Regulation 13c and 15 (COVID), but not responsible for Regulation 15.  The Board sanctioned all students with a Disciplinary Warning and assessed the appropriate points. 

REGULATION 14 – [Failure to Comply]  Members of the community are expected to comply with reasonable requests made by University personnel acting within the capacity of their responsibilities, including requests for adequate identification.  Public Safety officers should be allowed to enter private residential spaces to address suspected policy violations.  Officers may enter private residential spaces without residents’ permission only with the approval of the vice president for student affairs (or designee).  

In a Full Hearing, the Board considered allegations that Student A violated Regulations 14, 15, 10 and 9a of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found Student A responsible for Regulations 14, 15, 10 and 9a.   The board recommended this student be dismissed from the University. 

In a Full Hearing, the Board considered allegations that Students A, B, C and D violated Regulations 14, 15 and 15 (Covid) of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found Students B, C and D responsible for Regulation 15 and 15 (Covid), but not Regulation 14.  The board found student A not responsible for any of the Regulations.  The responsible students were sanctioned with a Disciplinary Warning. 

In a Simplified Hearing, the Board considered allegations that Student A violated Regulation 1, 14 and 15, 15 (Covid) of the Wesleyan University Code of the Non-Academic Conduct.  The Board found Student A responsible for Regulation 1 and 14, but  not Regulation 15 or 15 (Covid).  The student was sanctioned with a Disciplinary Warning.

In a Simplified Hearing, the Board considered allegations that Students A, B, C and D had violated Regulation 14 and 15 (Covid) of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The Board found Students A and B responsible for Regulation 15, but not Regulation 14.  The Board found Students C and D responsible for Regulations 14 and 15.  The students were sanctioned with a Disciplinary Warning and appropriate points were assessed. 

Regulation 15 – [Department Regulations]  Members  of the community are expected to abide by duly established and promulgated non-academic regulations.  This is intended to cover the operating regulations of all University programs and facilities.  These include, but are not limited to, policies for Residential Life, Public Safety, Information Technology and other policies.

-Social Event Registration

-Unregistered

-Smoking in Residence Hall

-Quiet Street Noise Violation

-Physical Plant/Restricted Items

COVID Agreement violations 

In a Simplified Hearing, the Board considered allegations that Student A violated Regulation 15 and 15 (Covid) of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found Student A responsible for violating both Regulations 15.  The student was sanctioned with a Disciplinary Warning.  

In a Simplified Hearing, the Board considered allegations that Student A violated Regulation 15 (Covid) of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found Student A not responsible and no sanctions were imposed. 

In a Full Hearing, the Board considered allegation that Students A, B, C and D violated Regulation 15, 15 (Covid) and Regulation 8 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found Students B, C and D not responsible for Regulations 8, 15 and 15 (Covid).  The Board found Student A responsible for violating Regulation 15 and 15 (Covid).  Student A was sanctioned with a Disciplinary Warning. 

In a Simplified Hearing, the Board considered allegations that Students A, B, C, D and E violated Regulations 15 and 15 (Covid) of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found Students A, B, C, D and E responsible for Regulations 15 and 15 (Covid).  The board sanctioned the students with a Disciplinary Warning and appropriate points were assessed.  

In a simplified hearing, the Board considered allegations against student A, B, C, and D for violating regulation 15: COVID agreement of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct. The Board found students A, B, C, D responsible.  The students were sanctioned with a Disciplinary Warning. 

In a Simplified Hearing, the board considered an allegation that Students A B C D E and F violated Section II, Regulation 15 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found all Students responsible for regulation 15. A disciplinary warning has been issued. 

In a Simplified Hearing, the Board considered allegations that Students A, B, C and D violated Regulation 15 of the Wesleyan University Code of Non-Academic Conduct.  The board found Students A, B, C and D not responsible for the violation and no sanctions were imposed.