ARTICLE 5

Regulations, Policies, and Rulings

5.1 The University community's expectations for student and group conduct which hold the potential for disciplinary action shall be promulgated as General Student Regulations, Student Group Regulations, Living Group Regulations, and All-University Policies as defined herein. Administrative decisions which mediate the flow of services and privileges in the operation of the University are administrative rulings.

5.2 General Student Regulations

5.2.1 General student regulations shall be those regulations established within the University community to secure the safety of members of the University community and University facilities, maintain order, and ensure the successful operation of the institution. Such regulations shall apply to all students regardless of class level, place of residence, or group affiliation as well as to all governing bodies, governing groups, living groups, and registered student organizations.

5.2.2 Any governing body, governing group, living group, or registered student organization or any individual student, faculty, or staff member may initiate and propose amendments to the General Student Regulations by submitting such proposals to the University Committee on Student Affairs. Proposals may also originate within the University Committee on Student Affairs.

5.2.3 Proposals submitted to the University Committee on Student Affairs may be approved or rejected. If rejected, the University Committee on Student Affairs shall forward a written explanation to the initiator. The written explanation may include suggestions for modification of the proposal. If approved, the University Committee on Student Affairs shall forward the proposal to the Academic Council.

5.2.4 The Academic Council may approve or reject the proposal. If the Academic Council rejects the proposal, a written explanation of the rejection shall be forwarded to the University Committee on Student Affairs. The written explanation may include suggestions for modification of the proposal. If the proposal is approved, the Academic Council shall forward the proposal to the President and the regulation shall become operative upon his or her approval.

5.3 Student Group Regulations

5.3.1 Student group regulations shall be those regulations established within the University community to govern the conduct of the constituent members of a governing body on a governing group and the activities of living groups and registered student organizations under a governing body or governing group's jurisdiction. Such regulations shall apply only to the students, groups, and organizations specified by the regulations.

5.3.2 Any constituent member of a governing body or governing group or any living group or registered student organization under its jurisdiction may initiate and propose amendments to the Student Group Regulations by submitting such proposals to the governing body or group with the appropriate legislative authority. Proposals may also be initiated by the governing body or group.

5.3.3 Proposals submitted to the appropriate All- University Student Governing Body may be approved or rejected. If rejected, the All- University Student Governing Body shall forward a written explanation to the initiator. The written explanation may include suggestions for modification of the proposal. If approved, the All-University Student Governing Body shall forward the proposal to the University Committee on Student Affairs.

5.3.4 The University Committee on Student Affairs may approve or reject the proposal. If rejected, the University Committee on Student Affairs shall forward a written explanation to the appropriate All-University Student Governing Body. The written explanation may include suggestions for modification of the proposal. If approved, the proposal shall be forwarded to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services, and the proposal shall become operative upon his or her approval.

5.4 Living Group Regulations

5.4.1 Living Group Regulations shall be those regulations established within the University community to govern the conduct of residents and other students who are visitors and guests while within the building or buildings defining the living group. Such regulations shall apply to all students regardless of class level, place of residence, or group affiliation.

5.4.2 Any constituent member of a living group may initiate and propose amendments to their own living group regulations by submitting such proposals to the living group with appropriate legislative authority. Proposals may also initiate with the living group.

5.4.3 Proposals submitted to the living group may be approved or rejected. If rejected, the living group shall forward to the initiator a written explanation. The written explanation may include suggestions for modification of the proposal. If approved, the living group shall forward the proposal to the appropriate All- University Student Governing Body. The All- University Student Governing Body may approve or reject the proposal. If rejected, the All- University Student Governing Body shall forward to the initiator a written explanation. If approved, the All-University Student Governing Body shall forward the proposal to the University Committee on Student Affairs, which may approve or reject the proposal. Written explanation of a rejection, together with any suggested modifications, shall be provided to the living group. If approved, the University Committee on Student Affairs shall forward the proposal to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services, and the regulation shall become operative upon his or her approval.

5.5 All-University Policies

5.5.1 All-University Policies shall be those policies established within the University community to define and prescribe broad areas of institutional concern. Such policies shall apply to those individuals, groups, and organizations specified by the policies.

5.5.2 All-University Policies are established by the Board of Trustees, often following University- wide discussion and endorsement or as the result of a recommendation by an administrative unit or committee. Such policies may also be initiated and enacted by the Board itself.

5.6 Administrative Rulings

5.6.1 Administrative Rulings shall be those policies, procedures, and practices established within the University community to implement the functions of the institution's various and several administrative units. Such rulings shall apply to those individuals, groups, and organizations specified by the rulings. The various administrative units are delegated authority, by the Board of Trustees through the President, to establish Administrative Rulings.

5.6.2 The process by which Administrative Rulings are developed shall be consistent with the legislative and advisory duties and prerogatives of those bodies involved in academic governance. The process shall reflect concern for student input when the substance of a ruling affects students.

5.6.3 When a student is alleged to be noncompliant with an Administrative Ruling, a unit administrator shall confront the student and allow the student to clarify the situation.

5.6.3.1 The administrator shall determine whether the alleged acts may violate a General Student, Student Group, or Living Group Regulation, or an All-University Policy. If so, the student shall be referred for action under Article 4.

5.6.3.2 The administrator shall assess the situation and implement any non-punitive action appropriate to the circumstances: e.g. restrict service, require restitution. However, disciplinary sanctions may only be imposed through the judicial process described in Article 4.

5.6.3.3 The student shall be entitled to written notification of: