Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Where is the Dean of Students Office located?
The Dean of Students Office is located in WYLL 340. The office is a part of the Administrative Offices on the L3 level of Wyllie Hall. The phone number is (262) 595-2598.
• How is the Dean of Students Office notified of allegations of misconduct?
Reports of allegations of misconduct can be reported in several ways: incident reports generated by residence hall staff, Parkside Police reports, faculty and staff referrals, as well as personal reports form students.
• What is a conduct meeting?
It is a meeting held for the purpose of reviewing the incident report and specifically discussing the students' behavior and the basis of the allegation: ascertaining the facts and determining responsibility. During the meeting, students will have the opportunity to share information and discuss the incident.
• What happens at the conduct meeting?
Based upon the information presented during the conduct meeting, a determination is made with regards to responsibility for the alleged violation(s). If a student is found not responsible, the matter is considered resolved and no further action is taken. The student will be notified of the finding by letter.
If a student is found responsible for violating student conduct/University policy, sanctions will be determined and the student will be informed in writing of the decision, the required sanctions and the deadlines for completion.
• What is a sanction and an examples of a sanction?
A sanction is a penalty for violating the student conduct code/University policy. The sanction(s) provide the student with the opportunity to examine behavior and decision-making. In addition, to encourage the growth and development of the student, sanctions serve as a deterrent for further misconduct, provide accountability for misconduct and protect the University community.
Sanctions can range from a written reprimand to permanent expulsion from the University. Examples of commonly assigned sanctions include: residence hall probation, community service, or a creative sanction. A creative sanction may include writing a paper, watching a video, etc.
• Will disciplinary sanctions appear on my record?
Disciplinary actions do not appear on the official academic transcript. A separate disciplinary file is maintained in the Dean of Students Office for a period of seven years and then is confidentially destroyed.
• Will my parents, employers, landlords or other persons be notified or informed of a disciplinary action or record?
All student records are confidential and information will not be released to parents, employers, or landlords without the written consent of the student. University officials may have access to records on a need-to-know basis.
