Discusses the conditions which must exist prior to the justifiable use of a temporary suspension. Examines three court cases in which its limits were defined and discusses some problems which have not yet been resolved. (HMV)

The results show that there is great variability in the attitudes of faculty and students when it comes to the adjudication of disciplinary offenses. This would indicate that there will probably always be some dissatisfaction in the academic community with the handling of various offenses. (Author)

The program outlined brings the process of discipline more in line with an effort toward greater community responsibility. Student discipline, as a vital function of higher education, insures the preservation of the system and acts as a tool whereby learning can be enhanced for the student and the institution. (Author)

Examined campus disciplinary officers and environment in which they operate, incorporating existing research with survey designed to provide accurate picture of the organizational and administrative practices surrounding student disciplinary codes. Findings from 327 members of the Association for Student Judicial Affairs suggest that student…

This study of National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) institutional members (n=294) examines professional preferences for educationally and legally sound procedures to manage academic misconduct. Based on the results, a model policy is provided as a benchmark of current thought against which academic institutions may…

Presents a case study illustrating the need for campus judicial proceedings to balance sensitivity to the disabled with consistent application of conduct standards. Student affairs administrators are both legally and morally bound to prevent the discriminatory application of judicial procedures. (JAC)

Presents the results of a national study that sought to identify the effectiveness of campus judicial systems in doctoral-granting universities. Student judicial systems were categorized based on the level of formality present as determined by terminology, processes, and characteristics of the system. The effectiveness of a system was determined…

A survey of college and university judicial officers and counseling center directors explores the use of disciplinary counseling in the student judicial process, and how the individuals in this position view it. Provides data about demographics and the frequency of referrals, and discusses issues related to disciplinary counseling. (Contains 18…

Describes conflict between the expectations for college student behavior and the more permissive mores of society at large. Claims enforcement of discipline in relatively liberal and open atmosphere of a college campus creates instances of strain for faculty, administrators, and students alike. Offers suggestions for easing that conflict.…

A random sample of students, faculty, and administrators at a large research university in the Midwest participated in a survey to determine severity of student misconduct and the importance of information used to determine disciplinary action. All groups agreed on the most critical information for disciplinary action and the most serious…

Interviews with trustees, college presidents, deans, faculty, students, security and civil law enforcement officers concerning their expectations of the chief student personnel administrator indicate that, in the final analysis, it is how administrators see themselves that determine how they appear to others. (CJ)

Study tests the degree of support for flexible due process in campus disciplinary hearings. Focuses on whether faculty, parent, and student expectations for due process protections vary based on the severity of the potential outcome. Results indicate that respondents expect due process protections to increase as the severity of the potential…