Contact

Ashleigh J. Wade, M.Ed.
Coordinator of Student Conduct Systems

315-792-3100
315-792-3370 (Fax)

FAQ for Students


What are my rights and responsibilities as a Utica College student?



What is the Code of Student Conduct?



Why did I get a letter?



What is the disciplinary process?



What is the difference between the Utica College student disciplinary process and the external legal system?



My friend met with an Area Coordinator. Why am I meeting with the RHCB?



Can I bring an advocate with me and how can they support me?



What if I don’t show up for the hearing?



What rights do I have in the disciplinary process?



What are the possible outcomes of a hearing?



What is a likely sanction?



What happens if I don't do my sanction?



How many chances do I get?



How does an appeal work?



Will my parents find out?



What are the long-term effects of being found responsible for violating the student conduct code?



Who has access to my disciplinary records?



How can I complete documentation and who can file a complaint?



How long do I have to provide written documentation?



Who can I talk to if I’m unsure about filing a complaint or have a question about the process?



In what circumstances can a student be held accountable for off campus behaviors?



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FAQ for Witnesses



What does it mean to be a witness?



What will I have to do?



Will the student who has been charged know that I provided documentation?



Do I have to see the student that I provide information about?




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FAQ for Parents:



How can I support my son/daughter through the student disciplinary process?


Will I be called when my son/daughter is charged with a violation of the Code of Student Conduct?


Why can’t I have access to my son or daughter’s disciplinary record even though I pay tuition?



Can I attend my son/daughter’s hearing?



Why does my son/daughter have to go through the student disciplinary system if the incident is being dealt with through an external criminal or civil court process?





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