University Student Affairs Student Handbook
30 2022-23
litigation in court of criminal arrest and prosecution. Proceedings under this Code may be carried out prior to, simultaneously with, or following civil or criminal proceedings off campus at the discretion of the Program Conduct Officer or VPSA. Determinations made or sanctions imposed under this Code shall not be subject to change because criminal charges arising from the same factual circumstances as the alleged University rules/regulations violation were dismissed, reduced, or resolved in favor of or against the Respondent/Defendant. When a student is charged by federal, state, or local authorities with a violation of law, MBKU shall not request or agree to special consideration for that individual because of their status as a student. If the alleged offense is also being processed under the Code, MBKU may advise offcampus authorities of the existence of the Code and of how such matters are typically handled through the University student conduct process. MBKU shall attempt to cooperate with law enforcement and other agencies in the enforcement of criminal law on campus and in the conditions imposed by criminal courts for the rehabilitation of student violators (provided that the conditions do not conflict with campus rules or sanctions). Individual students and other members of the University community acting in their personal capacities, remain free to interact with governmental representatives as they deem appropriate.
E. Student Conduct Process 1. Reporting Misconduct a.
Any member of the public or University community may report a complaint against a student for alleged misbehavior. Different types of reports have different reporting processes including: •
Emergency/Urgent/Immediate safety situation – Campus Safety (714-992-7892)
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Title IX (discrimination/harassment/sexual misconduct involving student or employee) – TitleIX@ketchum.edu (See Section I of this document for more information)
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Student Code of Conduct Violation – Program Conduct Officer
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University Policy Violation – University Student Affairs
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Complaint against a Program Policy – Program Dean/Director, or designee
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Employee as Respondent (non-Title IX) – Human Resources HumanResources@ketchum.edu
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General Concern for student or employee wellbeing – Report a Concern Form
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Unsure – University Student Affairs – StudentAffairs@ketchum.edu
b. Each complaint and conduct process is unique and may not always follow this outline precisely. The Program Conduct Process section is intended to provide general guidance in resolution to potential Code violations. All conduct processes shall begin under the assumption that the Respondent has not violated Program or University policy.
2. Program Conduct Process
(See respective Program Handbooks for details. Below are general procedures for all Programs.) a.
Report Intake (Initial Inquiry) - ALL complaints about potential violations of the Code should initiate through the Program Conduct Officer (PCO) who will ensure appropriate intake of complaint, determine basic validity of complaint (is/is not a potential violation of the Code), open case file, and prepare for next steps. i.
Support Measures – The PCO will involve the VPSA if, at any point throughout the case, the PCO believes Interim Support Measures may be required due to concerns for the personal safety, health, well-being, or fear of confrontation by involved parties while the case is being investigated. Interim Support Measures include, but are not limited to: o No Contact Orders o Campus Safety presence at meetings o temporary schedule adjustments o brief removal from class or campus o Interim Suspension – Outlined below
