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Student Judicial Affairs
3rd Floor, North Hall
530-752-1128
Students enrolling or seeking enrollment in the university assume an obligation to act honestly, ethically and responsibly in a manner compatible with the university's function as an educational institution. Rules concerning student conduct, student organizations, use of university facilities and related matters are set forth in both university policies and campus regulations.
Standards for student conduct are included in the UCD Code of Academic Conduct, the Student Activities Handbook, the Guide to Residence Hall Life and the University of California Policies Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations and Students. The operation of the campus student disciplinary system is outlined in the booklet Administration of Student Discipline. These policies and regulations are available from the Office of Student Judicial Affairs and on the World Wide Web. A summary of student conduct expectations is published each quarter in the Class Schedule and Room Directory.
Misconduct for which students are subject to discipline includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism; cheating; knowingly furnishing false information to the university; sexual or other physical assault; threats of violence; possession of weapons; harassment, including stalking, sexual harassment or "fighting words"; forgery; theft; vandalism; illegal possession, use or sale of drugs or alcohol; hazing; obstruction or disruption of university activities or functions; and alteration or misuse of university documents, records, keys or identification.
Disciplinary sanctions that may be imposed range from a warning to dismissal, and may include restitution and/or assigned community service. Alleged violations of campus or university standards should be referred to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs. If complaints cannot be resolved informally between Student Judicial Affairs, the accused student and the referring party, the case may be referred to a hearing before the Student Conduct Committee, Campus Judicial Board, or a hearing officer. The president of the university, through the chancellor, has ultimate authority for the administration of student discipline.
You are responsible for complying with the announcements and regulations printed in this catalog and in the Class Schedule and Room Directory, and with all policies, rules and regulations of the university and this campus. You will not be able to register or receive transcripts of record or diplomas until you have met all university obligations.
Information:
Student Judicial Affairs
3rd Floor, North Hall
530-752-1128
Student Judicial Affairs supports the standards of the campus by responding to alleged violations of university policies or campus regulations. The office coordinates the informal resolution process and receives formal complaints for student grievances based on impermissible discrimination or harassment (sexual, racial, religious, handicap, etc.), or on violations of student rights to obtain access to or prevent disclosures from their campus records. The office can help with conflict resolution and provide interpretations of university policies and regulations.
If you believe you received an incorrect grade due to a clerical or procedural error, ask your instructor to file a grade change form with the Registrar's Office. If you believe you received an incorrect grade due to any type of discrimination, consult the office of Student Judicial Affairs (see above).
If you need a requirement waiver or any other type of variance, contact your faculty adviser or the appropriate dean's office for information on your college's procedures. If you cannot get satisfaction through normal channels, contact the ASUCD Grievance Center or the Committee on Student-Faculty Relationships (see below).
If you believe that you have been discriminated against or harassed, you may contact the office of Student Judicial Affairs (see above) or the ASUCD Grievance Center (see below) for information and assistance. It is important to seek assistance as soon as possible, as a 30-day time limit applies to some grievance processes. Advice is also available from the Sexual Harassment Information Line (752-2255). Graduate students may contact Graduate Studies (752-0650) and/or the Graduate Student Association (752-6108). Mediation sevices are available to resolve student grievances. For information, call Student Housing (752-2491).
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ASUCD Grievance Center
7 South Hall
530-754-4131; 530-752-6101 (ASUCD Academic Affairs);
530-752-3339 (ASUCD Campus Affairs)
The ASUCD Grievance Center advocates students' academic and nonacademic concerns to the faculty and administration. Grievance counselors assist students one-on-one, directing them to appropriate channels through which to state their academic grievances (e.g., student-faculty relations, sexual harassment, grade change problems, prejudicial treatment in the classroom and problems with academic procedure and policy) and nonacademic grievances (e.g., campus facilities, campus safety, ASUCD, and any other nonacademic concerns). All information discussed between counselors and students is completely confidential. Students can get counseling, referrals and support to aid in the resolution of these matters.
Information:
Academic Senate Office
356 Mrak Hall
530-752-3920
If students with a grievance feel they cannot get satisfaction through normal procedures, they may contact the Committee on Student-Faculty Relationships for assistance. The committee is advisory and can make recommendations to the office having authority to resolve the problem. It may also meet informally with the students involved with the grievance.
UC Davis 1998-99 Online General Catalog. Posted July 31, 1998.
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