Supporting Students Through the Conduct Process

Encouraging a student, whether a reporter or a student alleged to have broken a policy, to participate in the Conduct process is a great first step in supporting them. Students who take the lead in addressing their behaviors or the behaviors of others have better experiences than those who do not. The Conduct process allows students to have someone present to help advise and support them during meetings with Student Conduct. Attending meetings with the student’s permission is one of the most common ways students are supported through the process.  Student Conduct encourages all students to share their experiences with someone they trust and who is willing to attend meetings with them, should they need that level of support. Helping a student recognize what they did wrong, coming up with a plan to repair the harm they have caused, learning from the experience, and taking action to change their behavior are other ways to support a student in the conduct process.