Welcome to the office of student conduct. This information is an introduction to the responsibilities and processes for student conduct in hopes of answering initial questions you may have as parents. You may contact the office if you have more questions after reading the following information.
The office of student conduct exists to educate students by articulating the community values and expectations of the institution as summarized under the Code of Student Conduct and by holding students accountable for their choices and behavior.
A student conduct process is intended to educate students about their responsibilities and rights as members of an educational community, to protect that community from conduct that is in violation of the values and expectations that govern it, and to maintain an environment that is conducive to learning.
By utilizing an educational approach rather than a punitive one, student conduct focuses on the personal development of students, including their decision-making and communication skills, clarification of values and social development.
College provides opportunities for students to experience newfound freedoms while providing a structured environment to meet expectations and responsibilities. During this experience, students will attempt to prove to themselves and others that they are capable of directing their own lives.
The role of student conduct is to help students make the best decisions and redirect behavior that is contrary to their success or the success of those around them. Discipline must balance what is in the best interest of the individual student against that which is in the best interest of the community.
The Code of Student Conduct was developed to help clarify SCAD’s expectations for an environment that promotes safety, civility and behavior that benefits everyone positively. By using an approach that encourages students to learn from past decisions, reflect on the impact behavior has on individuals and the community, and develop skills to respond to future situations in a more positive manner, the student conduct system can influence student growth and development.
Although the office of student conduct must maintain a student’s confidentiality according to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, we recognize that parents are the most important influence on students. We would like to partner with you when possible to provide the student with a fair and effective educational opportunity when allegations of misconduct occur.
