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UNIVERSITY JUDICIAL BOARD
PHILOSOPHY
1. Discipline is implemented as a step toward creating a safe and
secure living/learning environment.
2. Discipline is a route to community development.
3. Disciplinary action is taken with an educational objective.
The judicial system holds students accountable for
inappropriate behavior and encourages the modification of behavior
deemed inappropriate. For a complete description of the Judicial
Process and a listing of the Rules of Student Conduct consult the
Student Handbook on line at
http://studenthandbook.binghamton.edu.
STUDENT JUDICIAL BOARD SELECTION
Position Description: The University Judicial Board (UJB) is the body responsible for hearing cases of alleged violations of University Rules of Student Conduct which are listed in the Binghamton University Student Handbook. Each University hearing board consists of two students and one administrator. Upon review of a case, the board makes a determination as to whether or not a policy violation has occurred and decides what, if any sanctions are to be imposed. Sanctions range from a Disciplinary Warning up to and including Expulsion from the University.
Qualifications: Undergraduate and graduate student in good judicial standing with the University are eligible to apply. Students with a graduation date of December 2008 are not eligible. Applicants must abide by the University Rules of Student Conduct. Other requirements include: the ability to work with others, sensitivity to and respect for others, openness to differences, a strong sense of impartiality and objectivity, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all judicial information.
Selection Process: The selection process for new student members of the UJB is conducted each fall semester. In order to be considered students must submit a completed application (including essays) and references to the Judicial Affairs Office by the stated deadline (see How to Apply below). Those students who meet the minimum qualifications will be interviewed. Final selection decisions are made based on the overall quality of the application, references and the individual interview. Candidates are informed of their status prior to the end of the fall semester. Students should be aware that this is a volunteer position.
Training: Newly selected board members will receive extensive training on the judicial procedures of the University, and on improving skills in listening, questioning, and decision-making. Board members will be given an opportunity to practice these skills and to observe an actual hearing prior to serving on a case. In addition to the initial training, board members must also attend monthly UJB meetings. These meetings are held from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. one Sunday per month. The specific schedule will be provided upon selection.
Time Commitment: Board members must
attend all training sessions and monthly meetings as
scheduled. Student board members are also expected to
arrange their schedule to be available to serve on a
hearing board approximately once a month. Most hearings
last between 1 ½ and 4 hours
HOW TO APPLY
University Judicial Board applications for the 2008-2009 academic year are now closed.
Students who met the minimum qualifications (as stated above) and submited their application by the announced deadline will be interviewed. Final selection decisions are based on the overall quality of the application, references and the individual interview. Candidates will be informed of their status prior to the end of the fall semester.
ADMINISTRATIVE JUDICIAL BOARD
Position Description: Like the University Judicial Board, the Administrative Judicial Board is a hearing body responsible for hearing cases of alleged violations of University Rules of Student Conduct listed in the Binghamton University Student Handbook. Each Administrative hearing board consists of two to three faculty members or administrators. The Administrative Board makes decisions on whether or not rules were violated and the sanctions (if any) to be imposed. The board decides sanctions ranging from a Disciplinary Warning up to and including Expulsion from the University. Administrative Board members are also eligible to serve as the Administrator (hearing board chair) for University Judicial Board Hearings. Faculty and Administrators who are interested in serving on the board should contact the Judicial Affairs Office for further information.
Training: Training for Administrative Board members/Board Chairs is held periodically and is scheduled based on the availability of those participating. In order to serve, members must participate in the entire training program that involves approximately 8 hours of training.
Time Commitment: Administrative Board members are asked to hold approximately 5 hearing dates per semester. The average time commitment is approximately 3 hours per hearing.
