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The Purpose

Community accountability provides a venue for students to experience responsibility, growth in self-discipline, and assistance in their journey. The desired outcome is helping students learn and grow, as well as encouraging them through an intentional process designed to help them make better decisions. At the core, it is intended to be redemptive and restorative with the care and development of each person in mind.

Student Life personnel including Resident Assistants, Area Coordinators, the Director of Residence Life, the Associate Dean of Students/Director of Commuter Life, and the Dean of Students desire to journey with students by providing accountability while extending grace, care, love and forgiveness.

Being Truthful

Honesty and integrity are vital aspects of the community accountability process. When a student tells the truth it is honorable and highly valued, even if it means being honest about making a mistake. It is a community expectation that students are honest when asked questions about a situation where potential lifestyle or policy violations occurred. Lying to university personnel increases the seriousness of the situation and the degree of consequences that may be incurred by the student. Being truthful is imperative and expected.

Restorative Confrontation

Members of the George Fox community are responsible for their own actions and for holding one another accountable in love. As a university committed to integrating faith and learning, we look to the model of accountability outlined in Matthew 18:15-16: “If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again, so that everything you say may be confirmed by two or three witnesses.” (NLT)

Within our Christ-centered community, restoration is achieved through confrontation that is grounded in care and mutual respect.

If you become aware that a peer is violating community expectations, we encourage you to take the following steps: Go directly and privately to the person. Express your concern about the behavior, its personal consequences, and its impact on our community. Ask if they are willing to align their actions with university expectations. If they respond positively and correct the behavior, the matter may be fully resolved. If this direct approach does not resolve the issue, if the pattern continues, or if the infraction is severe (such as harassment or discrimination), encourage the student to seek guidance from Student Life, or offer to accompany them to get help.

Students who remain in the presence of lifestyle or policy violations are generally held accountable alongside the active participants. Failing to address the behavior or remove oneself from the situation lends unspoken approval to the misconduct and hinders community restoration. Consequently, the University expects students to leave the environment immediately upon becoming aware of a policy violation. For example, a student who stays at a gathering where alcohol is being consumed may face disciplinary action for being part of the group, even if they did not personally drink. Remaining in the environment after discovering a violation constitutes active participation in the situation.

Once a Student Life staff member is officially informed of an incident, the situation transitions from a private matter to a community issue and will be addressed through the formal accountability process.

Help to Change and Grow

We trust that each member of the George Fox community is fully aware of their own behavior and the positive and negative effects that behavior can have upon the rest of the community. If you know your behavior is outside the limits established by the university and want assistance to change, you are encouraged to take the initiative and discuss your concern with a student life staff member without the threat of disciplinary action. In the case of such personal concerns, student life staff will help you toward growth and assistance to live within the community guidelines. Exceptions to this approach may be when behavior is repetitive, self-destructive, harmful or hazardous to others, violations of sexual misconduct/Title IX, or involves a significant legal issue in which the university is obligated to uphold the law.

Bystander Intervention and Conditional Immunity

George Fox is deeply committed to the health, safety, and well-being of its students. Bystander intervention by students can be a critical aspect of enhancing the welfare of his/her peers. Students are strongly encouraged to contact University personnel, call 911, or seek other professional or medical attention when the health or safety of themselves or others is threatened or appears to be at risk.

The University wants to eliminate barriers for students who may be hesitant to seek medical or emergency help or report the incident to university officials because they fear being held accountable for policy violations (e.g., drinking alcoholic beverages). To encourage reporting, George Fox pursues a policy of offering students who are accessing help for themselves or others, conditional immunity from being charged with policy violations related to the particular incident. While there may be no community accountability sanctions for these individuals, the University may provide elements of help, support, and education.

Safety of the Community

The University reserves the right to immediately respond with whatever measures it deems necessary in order to protect the personal safety of students, employees, or other people. This may include situations in which the University or its representatives believe that because of a student’s behavior, there exists a threat of imminent danger to the student or others; significant disruption of the work, academic, or student life environment; or significant damage to University property. Such measures include, but are not limited to: temporary removal of the student from their living situation on campus or from the campus as a whole, modification of living arrangements, temporary removal from classes, and/or interim suspension from campus pending a determination by University personnel or a hearing in certain instances.

Academic and Student Life Conduct Incidents

When a student is involved in academic dishonesty or other academic misconduct, these infractions are responded to by the Office of Academic Affairs. When a student is involved in a lifestyle or community policies issue, the incident is responded to by student life personnel within the community accountability process. While academic and student life incidents are generally handled separately, if a student has incidents in both areas, academic affairs and student life may work together in addressing the issues and assigning an appropriate response.

Good Standing

It is a privilege for students to participate in curricular and co-curricular programs at 最新麻豆视频. The university expects these students to be leaders and role models in our community who will live with integrity. It is essential that students embrace the challenge to live as people of character and be held to a high standard of accountability. There are a myriad of departments and programs that require participating students to be in good standing with the University. These departments or programs include, but are not limited to:

• Admissions Ambassadors – you are applying or are currently serving as an ambassador.
• Admissions Interns – you are applying for or are currently serving as an intern in admissions.
• Admissions Overnight Hosts – you are applying for or are currently serving as an overnight host.
• Admissions Student Employees – you are applying or are currently a student employee in the admissions office.
• ARC Consultant – you are applying for, or have been hired, or are currently serving as an ARC consultant.
• Athletics – you participate (whether currently in season or out of season), or are planning to participate on an athletic team at GFU.
• Athletic Trainers – you are working as a trainer at GFU and/or majoring in athletic training.
• Commuter Life – you are applying for, or have been hired, or are currently serving as a CA.
• Forensics/Speech & Debate – you are currently a member, or are scheduled to participate as a member of the Forensics/Speech & Debate team.
• Honors Program – you are a member of the Honors Program.
• International Students – you are an international student.
• Juniors Abroad – you are scheduled to participate in, have registered for, or are applying for Juniors Abroad.
• Mosaic Scholars Program – you are in the Mosaic Scholars Program.
• Music Department – you are involved in any GFU musical group or your major or minor is Music.
• Nursing Department – your major is nursing.
• Off-campus Housing – you are currently living off-campus or are applying to live off-campus.
• Peer Advisors – you are applying for, or have been hired, or are currently serving as a Peer Advisor.
• Psychology Department – your major or minor is Psychology.
• Residence Life – you are applying for, or have been hired, or are currently serving as an RA or AAC.
• Study Abroad Program – you are scheduled to participate in, or are applying for any Study Abroad Program.
• Social Work/Sociology Department – your major or minor is Social Work or Sociology.
• Spiritual Life – you are currently involved in, or are scheduled to participate in, leadership through a program in the Spiritual Life office such as a SpIL intern, worship team, committees, leading a Bible Study or Small Group, or part of planning or leading events such as Shalom.
• Spiritual Life Immersion & Service Trips – you are scheduled to participate in, or are applying for, SpIL Trips at Christmas Break, Spring Break or the summer.
• Student Activities – you are applying for, or have been hired or currently serving as a member of the Student Activities Team, or are involved in club leadership or one of the teams that produces student publications.
• Teacher Education & Student Teaching – you are majoring in education and/or have been accepted in the Teacher Education program, and/or you are currently student teaching or scheduled to do student teaching.
• Theatre Department & Epiphany – you are in Epiphany, involved in any way in the Theater Department, or your minor is Theater.
• Tuition Exchange – you are enrolled as a tuition exchange student.
• Tuition Remission – you are receiving tuition remission because your parent(s) work at George Fox.
• University Recreation (UREC) – you are currently serving on the UREC staff.

Students may lose good standing if they have violated:

• The University’s lifestyle standards.
• Policies as outlined in the Student Handbook including, but not limited to, severe or repetitive community violations.
• Federal, state, or local laws that resulted in a conversation with University personnel.

Students may regain good standing when they have fulfilled:

• Requirements and methods of accountability required or enforced by Student Life personnel.
• Stipulations and timeframes as outlined by each department or program they are involved in.

The supervising university employee determines the consequences and means of accountability issued by each department or program. This process is separate from any sanctioning and accountability that happens in the community accountability process by student life.

In addition to the good standing policy, each department or program may have additional expectations for participation. Please check with the supervising university employee for these additional requirements.

False Reporting

Any student found to be falsely reporting and/or falsely accusing an individual of a policy violation may face appropriate aspects of community accountability, up to and including suspension or dismissal from the University.

Responding to Situations

It is difficult to codify how all incidents may be handled because each situation brings with it a unique set of circumstances. The response from student life personnel is designed to provide accountability and appropriate consequences for each student involved in a situation. The nature of the infraction, the severity of a violation, as well as the frequency of similar offenses, is considered in the community accountability process. The majority of situations result in specific consequences designed to help the student learn and grow in the following areas: character development, decision-making, understanding the importance of integrity, affirming their commitment to the community, being held responsible for their actions, receiving love and forgiveness, being honest and sincere, speaking the truth in love, and being fully restored to the community.

In serious circumstances, students may receive a suspension warning and other appropriate consequences, accountability, and support. A suspension warning serves as a formal notice that a long-term suspension (either immediate or deferred termination of student status for one or more semesters) or dismissal (permanent termination of student status) may result if there are further violations of the lifestyle standards or community policies.

There are times when an individual may need to leave the community for personal restoration and reconciliation. This is not done punitively but in love and respect for the student involved and for the good of the community at large. In egregious violations, consequences may include a long-term suspension or dismissal. Suspensions and dismissals are rare occurrences made with careful deliberation.

Students who have been suspended or dismissed are not permitted to be on campus property, attend class, live in campus housing, participate in university-sponsored co-curricular activities, attend university-sponsored events, or represent the university in any official capacity for the duration of the suspension. The student’s academic advisor, instructors, and appropriate University personnel are informed of the suspension, but usually not of the circumstances leading to it. In the case of a suspension or dismissal, the student’s financial aid would be revoked. Even if the student successfully appeals their suspension or dismissal, or is readmitted, they still need to appeal their revoked financial aid status with the Financial Aid Office.

If a student chooses to withdraw before fulfilling the required community accountability sanctions, including suspension, these stipulations may need to be fulfilled before they are allowed to re-enroll. Graduating students who do not complete assigned consequences may have their diploma and/or transcript withheld until the sanctions are complete.

Retaliation

Federal law and institutional policy prohibits retaliation. It is defined as any adverse or negative action against a person participating in any reporting, investigation or proceeding that is perceived as: intimidating, threatening, coercing, hostile, harassing, retribution, or violence that occurred in connection to the making and follow-up of the report. This also includes actions against an individual who has: (1) complained about alleged discrimination, harassment or retaliation; (2) participated as a party or witness in an investigation relating to such allegations; or (3) participated as a party or witness in a court proceeding or administrative investigation relating to such allegations.

Federal civil rights laws, including Title IX, make it unlawful to retaliate against an individual for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege secured by these laws. Intimidation means to make someone fearful or to put a person into fear. Generally, proof of actual fear is not required in order to establish intimidation. It may be inferred from conduct, words, or circumstances reasonably calculated to produce fear. Any person violating this policy may be subject to appropriate community accountability, up to and including suspension or dismissal.

Community Accountability Procedures

Any student who violates the lifestyle statement or community policies is held accountable for their behavior through the community accountability process as outlined below. For occurrences of sexual harassment, sexual violence, or other forms of sex-based discrimination, please see the information outlined under Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Violence policies on the 最新麻豆视频 Title IX website.

The Investigation Process

1. Student Life personnel conduct an investigation and meet with the student(s) to discuss the incident report and collect further facts regarding the incident.
2. If the student(s) admits to the reported violation, the student life representative takes appropriate action to resolve this situation. If the student denies the allegation the situation may be referred to other student life personnel or to hearing officers.
3. The student(s) may have a support person present in the investigation. However, these individuals may not speak at, participate in, or impede the investigation. Students may choose their own support person or ask the University to help identify a person to serve in this capacity. This is up to the discretion of the student and is designed to help the student through the process.
4. Most investigation meetings will include two student life representatives. One will engage by asking questions and the other will take notes. Audio or video recordings are not permitted during the investigation.
5. In an investigation involving sexual misconduct or sexual violence (as defined in our policies), or discrimination, harassment, bias-related incidents or hate crimes, the investigation documentation may be forwarded to hearing officers for review and to determine the findings and outcome. In such cases, both the reporting party and responding party are informed of and may appeal the outcome.

The Hearing Process

A hearing is conducted when there are violations of the lifestyle standards and community policies. Student life personnel (and hearing officers as appropriate) make a determination in response to the findings of the investigation. In many incidents the investigator and hearing officer may be the same person. In severe violations of university policy there may be a separate administrative hearing. When the course of action is an administrative hearing, the following outlines the various aspects of this process.

1. One or more hearing officers will review all investigation materials, documentation, and evidence. In addition, parties involved may provide a written statement before the closed administrative hearing that will also be part of the material considered by the hearing officers.
2. The hearing outcome is articulated in writing to the student. The student may also appear to hear the findings and outcomes presented by the hearing officer(s).
3. The student(s) may have a support person present for support. However, these individuals may not speak at, participate in, or impede the hearing. Students may bring their own support person or ask for the University’s help in identifying someone as noted in the investigation process.
4. Audio or video recordings at a hearing are not permitted.

Hearing Findings and Outcomes

After hearing a case, the student life personnel or designated hearing officers make a determination as to one of the following:

1. Not responsible for a violation: No violation of the lifestyle statement or community policies has been verified.
2. Responsible for a violation: A violation of policy or the lifestyle statement has been verified and the hearing officer(s) may impose appropriate sanctions.
3. Insufficient information: There is insufficient information to determine whether or not a policy violation occurred.

Determining Responsibility

Decisions made to determine responsibility use the preponderance of the evidence standard (whether it is more likely than not that the student(s) violated community policies or lifestyle expectations). The University reserves the right to impose differing sanctions depending on the severity of the offense, up to and including suspension or dismissal.

Students have the opportunity to appeal the decision of the student life personnel or hearing officers as outlined in the student’s official conduct letter.

University Personnel Responsibilities

• Ensure that the student, reporting party or responding party are aware of the seriousness of the complaint
• Explain the University’s policies and investigation procedures
• Make referrals to the Health and Counseling Center, Spiritual Life, or other on or off-campus resources, as appropriate
• Discuss with the reporting party the option of notifying the police if criminal activities are alleged
• Conduct or arrange an investigation of the alleged prohibited conduct
• Prepare or oversee any reports, recommendations, or remedial action(s) that are needed or warranted to resolve any prohibited conduct
• Assuring that each complaint is assessed and resolved individually

Rights of Reporting and Responding Parties

• The right to participate in the complaint resolution process
• The right to an advisor or support person of their choosing, who may assist and advise you throughout the investigation and adjudication process
• The right to a fair, thorough, neutral, and impartial investigation
• The right to provide evidence and witnesses
• The right to receive written notice of the date, time, and location of any meeting or hearing in which you are expected to attend
• The right to written notice of the outcome of a conduct meeting or hearing including the decision, sanctions, and rationale. Both reporting and responding parties are notified of the findings and outcomes in cases involving sexual misconduct or sexual violence (as defined in our HB3415 and Title IX policies), or discrimination, harassment, bias-related incidents, or hate crimes
• The right to appeal the outcome of a hearing

For additional rights within HB3415 or Title IX incidents, please see the policies on the 最新麻豆视频 Title IX website.

Appeals Process

Students may appeal decisions that have been rendered in response to violations of the University lifestyle standards and values of the community policies. Appeals must be made in writing within five days of notification of the original decision. The appeal should be sent to the specific administrator or board outlined in the student’s letter. Appeals should include the following:

• A written letter requesting an appeal be heard.
• A statement that includes all of the issues and evidence to be considered. Information or issues omitted from this statement generally are not considered in the appeal.

Upon receipt of the letter of appeal, the administrator has 5 days to prepare the appeal packet. After the appeal packet is complete the student life administrator or board generally has 7 days to conduct their process. If deemed necessary, student life administrators may choose to implement all or part of the sanctions while the appeal is in process.

Generally, an appeal is limited to a review of the student’s written appeal request, university records, and/or summary statements provided by student life personnel. The administrator or board reviewing the appeal may, at their discretion, request appropriate interviews with the student or student life personnel. The appeal is not a rehearing of the original case and the role of the administrator or board is not to substitute their own judgment for the judgment of the original decision. The administrator or board hearing the appeal determines whether:

1. The original case was conducted appropriately in light of the charges and evidence presented, and in conformity with prescribed procedures;
2. The decision reached regarding the student was based on sufficient evidence, that is, whether it was more likely than not that a violation of the lifestyle standards and/or community expectations occurred;
3. The consequence(s) and accountability imposed were appropriate for the violation of the lifestyle standards and/or community expectations which the student was found to have committed; or
4. There is new evidence, sufficient to alter a decision, or other relevant facts not brought out in the original case, because the person appealing communicated in writing to the appealing student. In cases where there is a reporting and responding party, both are notified of the decision.

Appeals Decision

The administrator or board (as appropriate) will review the original findings and outcome and communicate a decision on the student’s appeal generally within 7 days following their receipt of the appeal packet. The decision will be communicated in writing to the appealing student. In cases where there is a reporting and responding party, both are notified of the decision. The decision will be in one of the two following forms:

1. Original Decision Upheld: Where a review of the original decision does not demonstrate that a different decision is warranted, the original decision will be upheld.
2. Original Decision Modified: Where a review of the original decision demonstrates support for the appeal and a different decision is warranted, the administrator or board will modify the original decision. This decision may include sanctions being decreased, modified, or revoked.

Generally, the administrator or board hearing the appeal makes the final decision regarding the accountability pieces for the student.

A copy of the Board of Student Appeals jurisdiction, membership, decisions, and additional procedures is available upon request from the Student Life Office.