Student Handbook 2022-23 | Page 35

Range of Sanctions Gwynedd Mercy University considers certain violations of its code as particularly egregious in nature and seriously detrimental to the
health and safety of its community . The table below outlines the range of sanctions that may be imposed upon students who are found responsible for violating specific provisions of the Gwynedd Mercy University Student Code of Conduct , and may not be the only sanctions issued . Each student will be sanctioned individually according to the circumstances of their violation . These sanctions are aligned with the behavioral expectations of our Community . Complacency surrounding alcohol , drugs , violence , or any form of injustice will not be tolerated on this campus . This is the overarching rationale for Gwynedd Mercy University ’ s assurance to be a safe and healthy campus learning environment , one that both challenges and inspires students to be academically and personally successful .
Student Code of Conduct Violation
First Time Offender ( Recommended Range of Sanctions – All may not be applied and others may be added )
Second Time Offender ( Recommended Range of Sanctions – All may not be applied and others may be added )
Third Time Offender ( Recommended Range of Sanctions – All may not be applied and others may be added )
Alcohol Policy Violation
1 . Educational task or service project 2 . Parental notification for students under 21 years of age 3 . Alcohol EDU for Sanctions course 4 . Possible restriction from residence halls ( for commuter students )
1 . Fine : $ 100.00 2 . Disciplinary probation for a minimum of one semester ( residents ) 3 . Disciplinary probation for a minimum of one semester ( commuters ) 4 . Referral to the Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor for assessment and completion of educational sessions 5 . Educational task or service project 6 . Parental notification for students under 21 years of age
1 . Fine : $ 200.00 2 . Suspension / expulsion from residence halls ( residents ) 3 . Disciplinary probation for a minimum of one year ( commuters ) 4 . Referral to the Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor for assessment and completion of educational sessions 5 . Parental notification for students under 21 years of age
Drug Policy Violation
1 . Disciplinary probation for minimum one semester 2 . Parental notification for students under 21 years of age 3 . Suspension from residence halls ( residents ) or permanent suspension of residence hall visitation privileges ( commuters ) 4 . Referral to the Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor for assessment and completion of educational sessions
1 . University suspension or expulsion 2 . Restriction from University property during the suspension period or , if expulsion , permanent restriction from University property
Illicit Drugs ( Sale or Manufacture of )
1 . University expulsion 2 . Permanent restriction from University property
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