Office of Student Conduct

The Director administrates the University's student conduct program administrates the disciplinary procedss, according to the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Code of Conduct ( "Code"). As the administrator designated by the institution's president, the director has the responsibility to determine the university disciplinary response for every reported incident involving alleged student misconduct that occurs on university property or at a university-sponsored function, by:

1. Reviewing the referral to determine whether the evidence from the incident supports the assertion that student misconduct occurred.
2. Determining whether informal or formal disciplinary action is advised for successful resolution of the student misconduct. (In most cases, informal disciplinary action is recommended and pursued.)
3. Contacting the student by letter in a timely manner to notify the student that student disciplinary action is being initiated.
4. Informing the student of the type of disciplinary action that is involved (for example: - whether it is informal investigation, a conference, informal resolution, or a formal hearing).
5. Investigating the incident to determine the severity of the misconduct, the person(s) responsible for it, and the appropriate resolution, including university disciplinary sanctioning as the consequence.
6. Providing a written record of the action taken to resolve the charge(s) of misconduct for each student and every incident, to be provided to the student involved and maintained as a record in the office.
7. Providing support, consultation, and the appropriate referral(s) for services to all persons (faculty, staff, and students) who are victims of student misconduct that is also a crime.
8. Providing support for all national. professional, and university standards of privacy of student records for all cases of student disciplinary action; including the university record of such action. This practice is in keeping with the standards established by federal law (FERPA) and guidelines for a student's right to privacy for educational records.

To seek services for referring, addressing, and resolving student misconduct, contact the Office of Student Conduct:

• Telephone number: (775)784-4388
• E-mail address: sallym@unr.edu
• Office: Clark Administration Building, Lake Level Suites.