Q. How do I file a report of an incident? |
| A. If you feel a violation of the Student Conduct Code has occurred against you or you have witnessed an incident, you may contact the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities to file a report in the form of a signed, written statement. The office will then determine if the information warrants student conduct code charges. You are also encouraged to file a report with the FSU Police to determine if what has occurred is a violation of any laws and to allow police to investigate the incident. FSUPD will forward a copy of their report to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities after the case is closed. |
Q. What information should I include in a report? |
| A. Submit a written summary of the incident and include your name, the full name of the student who is allegedly involved, and any pertinent witnesses to the incident (if necessary). Also include the date, time and location along with specific details of the event, including direct observations and quotes. |
Q. What happens after the report is submitted? |
| A. Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities will review the report to decide whether or not Student Conduct Code violations are involved. If so, the student will be sent a Student Conduct Charge letter addressing the Student Conduct code violations and will be notified on how to proceed. The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities might also contact the faculty or staff member who reported the incident to ask questions about the incident and to clarify information. |
Q. What will I be requested to do if the student is charged with violating the Student Conduct Code? |
| A. The faculty or staff member would be requested to attend a Student Conduct Hearing as a witness to provide information and answer questions. Both the hearing body and the charged student have the opportunity to ask witnesses questions during the hearing. In the event that the faculty or staff member is listed as a victim on the report for violations of endangerment, harassment, or sexual misconduct, the faculty or staff member would have “Victim Rights” under the process. |
Q. What if I have a question about an incident and am not sure if I will officially report it? |
| A. Contact 644-5136 to speak with the Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities. |
Q. How do I find out what happens to the student after s/he is reported to Student Rights and Responsibilities? |
| A. Our office cannot provide information unless the student grants authorization, or unless the information is provided to a victim of endangerment, harassment, or sexual misconduct. There may also be instances when the staff or faculty member is in a “need to know” position and the information can be conveyed (for instance, if a student is not permitted in a specific building as a result of the sanction for a violation). All Student Conduct matters are considered to be educational records and are protected under FERPA. |
Q. What should I do if a student is acting strangely and/or seems distressed? |
| A. Refer to the Faculty and Staff Emergency Guide for guidance. |
Q. How can I become a member of the Student Conduct Panel? |
| A. If you are interested in serving on the Student Conduct Administrative Panel, contact the Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities at 644-5136. |
