Student Handbook 2024-25 > Community Expectations and Honor Board > Overview > Statement of Purpose

Statement of Purpose

The Office of the Dean of Student Affairs works closely with the student Honor Board to oversees the student conduct system and all related matters connected to student behavior and resolution of complaints, except for allegations related to the Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct and Title IX Policy(which are overseen by the Office of Non-Discrimination).

With such a tightknit community, this policy will take a developmental and restorative approach to resolve conflict within the campus community. Through the student conduct process, students and student groups will be encouraged to reflect, return to their values, be good citizens, and continue to develop beyond the classroom. This values-driven approach to the implementation of the conduct system, those adjudicating cases of alleged misconduct will utilize preponderance as its standard of proof.