PART 1: ORGANIZATION/PHILOSOPHY

1.1 The Trustees and Chancellor of Syracuse University have delegated authority to the University Judicial System to adjudicate cases alleging violations of the Code of Student Conduct by Syracuse University students. Students of the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) also are subject to the procedures set forth below when allegations arise related to the behavior of a SUNY ESF student living in a Syracuse University residence hall or apartment and/or when the behavior of a SUNY ESF student is determined to pose a significant threat to the safety and well-being of the Syracuse University community.

1.2 The procedures included herein apply to the resolution of matters of social misconduct and related matters.

1.3 Supervision of the University Judicial System is the responsibility of the Senior Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs. Implementation of these procedures is the responsibility of the Director of Judicial Affairs, or his or her designee, in cooperation with, the Director of Residence Life, the Director of Health Services, and the Director of the Counseling Center, or their respective designees.

1.4 Syracuse University is an institution of higher learning where individual growth and development are fostered, excellence is pursued, and the highest standards of integrity are expected in all areas of life. Syracuse University is committed to providing an environment where persons are safe, property is secure, individual rights of all persons are respected, and education of the highest quality is achieved.

1.5 The Code of Student Conduct outlines the behavior that is expected of all students at Syracuse University. Having voluntarily enrolled at Syracuse University, all students have entered into an agreement to abide by the rules and regulations set forth in the Code of Student Conduct. Each student is responsible for conforming his or her conduct to the requirements of this code and applicable federal, state and local laws.

1.6 Violations of the Code of Student Conduct will be adjudicated by the University Judicial System, which is designed to reflect and to support the educational mission of the institution and ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all individuals and groups charged with or victimized by student misconduct.

1.7 The decision to pursue allegations of student misconduct through the University Judicial System is deemed acceptance of its philosophy that any potential sanctions will be designed to address the safety and security of persons and property and to educate students with regard to higher standards of behavior. Sanctions of the University Judicial System are not designed nor intended to be punitive in nature.

1.8 Syracuse University considers its Code of Student Conduct as a statement of minimal expectations and seeks to foster a commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior by the coherent, consistent and fair manner in which it enforces its rules and regulations. The University views its judicial process as a learning experience that is intended to result in the growth and understanding of individual responsibilities on the part of all persons.