The Dean of Students is the University's chief judicial affairs officer. The office is also designed to accommodate the needs of international students, students with disabilities and to support commuter and minority students, as well as to assist the University in its goal of supporting diversity.

Judicial Affairs:

The Dean Of Students strives to adjudicate cases of alleged misconduct in a fair, responsible and timely manner emphasizing Christian Brothers University’s core values of respect, trust and integrity. The Dean also serves as administrator of the judicial system by implementing an effective judicial program that concentrates on the holistic development of students, including coordination of the non-academic student disciplinary system, training members of the Judicial Board, investigating complaints, advising filers of complaints and respondents of their rights and responsibilities, referring cases to formal hearings where necessary, and coordinating all details associated with formal hearings.

Student Code of Conduct

As an academic and religious institution, CBU has a vested interest in both the safety and well-being of the campus community. As a result of the high caliber of men and women CBU attracts, the Student Code of Conduct emphasizes responsibility in both the academic and non-academic areas of University life. It is the intent of the Code to provide the necessary guidelines to support and advance the educational and religious mission of the University without unduly restricting or diminishing the University experience.

A student, by voluntarily joining the University community, assumes the responsibility for abiding by the standards that have been instituted pursuant to our mission, processes, functions and goals. The Vice President for Student Life or heir designees maintain an exclusive authority to impose sanctions for behaviors that violate the Student Code of Conduct and/or, if deemed appropriate, to terminate the student from member in the University community.

The Student Code of Conduct is to maintain the general welfare of the university community. The university strives to make the campus community a place of study, work, and residence where people are treated, and treat one another, with respect and courtesy. The university views the student conduct process as a learning experience that can result in growth and personal understanding of one’s responsibilities and privileges within both the university community and the greater community.


Disciplinary Records

Provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended by the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, govern access to a student's academic transcript or disciplinary file. The student and/or those university officials who demonstrate a legitimate educational need for disciplinary information may have access to the student's disciplinary file.

Parent(s) who provide proof that a student is a dependent as defined by the Internal Revenue Code, can have access to the student's disciplinary file without written consent of the student. In this case, parents may also have access to a disciplinary file, even if the student has requested otherwise. In addition, parent(s) may be notified if a student under 21 years of age is found responsible for a violation involving use or possession of alcohol or drugs.

All other inquiries, including but not limited to inquiries from employers, government agencies, news media, family, friends, or Boulder police require a written release from the student before access to university disciplinary files is granted except pursuant to a lawfully issued subpoena and as provided by the Campus Security Act of 1992.

Additionally, the Higher Education Amendments of 1998 permit disclosure of the final results of disciplinary cases in which a student has been found responsible for a violation involving violence or a sex offense. The Campus Security Act permits higher education institutions to disclose to alleged victims of any crime of violence the results of the disciplinary proceedings conducted by the institution against an alleged perpetrator with respect to such crime. The Campus Security Act also requires that both the accused and the accuser be informed of any campus disciplinary proceeding involving a sexual assault.


Student Handbook:  http://www.cbu.edu/studentlife/handbook/


Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

What is FERPA?

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, as amended, is a federal law that influences record keeping in colleges and universities. The law requires that the educational records of students in colleges and universities receiving Department of Education funds, directly or through students receiving federal financial aid, remain confidential. The law allows others to access a student’s educational records only if the student consents, subject to a few exceptions. Certain information, known as directory information, may be released without the student’s consent.

2. What does this mean?

Because Christian Brothers University accepts federal Department of Education monies, parents may not have access to their son’s or daughter’s educational records unless the son or daughter is 17 years of age or younger or the son or daughter has signed a consent to Release Information form, which can be obtained through the Registrar’s Office.

3. What are the ramifications?

In the course of an academic year parents, understandably, want to be informed of their student’s progress. Due to FERPA, the faculty and staff may not be able to give any information concerning a student to a parent without the student’s permission.

4. What is the procedure for obtaining confidential information?

The easiest way to gain access to a student’s educational records is through a Consent to Disclosure Form, signed by the student. To obtain a Consent to Disclosure form, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 321-3889, or the Dean of Students at 321-3536.

http://www.registrar.ku.edu/dipenquiz1.htm

The Most Frequently Asked Questions by Students About Judicial Affairs

1. If I am being referred to Judicial Affairs, what will happen?
You will receive a letter from us asking you to make an appointment to meet with a Judicial Affairs staff member. The letter will also describe any charges. It is important to make an appointment and keep it. Ignoring the situation will not make it go away. If you don't respond, a decision can be made in the case without your input. This decision could affect your status as a student.

2. If I am being charged in court, why do I also have to deal with the university?
Isn't this double jeopardy?It is not double jeopardy, which only applies to the criminal court system. As a student, you are held responsible by the university for your behavior under the Student Conduct Code, rather than criminal statutes.

3. What if I don't show up for my meeting with the conduct officer?
The Judicial Affairs officer will make a decision in the incident without the benefit of your involvement and perspective.

4. What if I was not aware of a rule and didn't know I was breaking it?
Lack of knowledge of a rule is not an excuse for misconduct. Every student is responsible for knowing the rules and regulations of the university. So it is important for you to read the student Handbook.. Also, if you are unsure about any policies, ask for clarification.

5. What if the incident happened off campus?
The university has jurisdiction for behavior off campus. Our main concerns are serious behaviors and/or behaviors that may have an effect on the university community. So even if it happens off campus, it may still be a violation of the Student Conduct Code, which will be handled by the Office of Judicial Affairs.

6. Can't I just lie about the situation and get away with it?
Lying is not a value of our community, and if it should be found that you lied, there can be additional disciplinary charges or consequences.

7. I was put on probation. What does that mean?
Probation is notice to you that any violation of the Student Code of Conduct or the conditions of probation committed during the probationary period will subject you to further action, with a likely result of suspension or expulsion. Probation lasts for a specific period of time.

FERPA Tutortial:  https://isweb2.memphis.edu/ferpa/main.php

On Line Sexual Harassment Training:  http://www.cbu.edu/studentlife/training/

Campus Safety:  http://www.cbu.edu/safety