Being a student comes with a lot of responsibilities: getting good grades, securing a job or internship, participating in social activities, completing research projects and, most importantly, making good decisions.

Enter the Office of Student Accountability & Restorative Practices (SARP). This office is a resource available to all students and helps students grow as responsible decision-makers.

“Making mistakes is normal, but we want to encourage students to think twice to avoid making the wrong decision,” says Danielle Woody, assistant dean of students and director of SARP. “We want to empower students to make responsible decisions before situations escalate, preventing the need for serious consequences.”

Our mission is to guide students in understanding the code, empower their growth in responsible decision-making and build a community of care and belonging.

Danielle Woody, assistant dean of students

To help students understand how their actions affect their futures, the lives of others and their surrounding environments, the SARP team partners with groups around campus to host workshops that provide guidance around the Code of Student Accountability, restorative practices tools and uses, academic integrity, cyber bullying and social media and so much more. Participation in these workshops helps students understand how to be good friends, classmates and neighbors.

I’m excited to support students in developing a growth mindset and not letting one bad decision define their future.

Jasmine Torrence ’27, a restorative practice student assistant

“Our mission is to guide students in understanding the code, empower their growth in responsible decision-making and build a community of care and belonging. Most importantly, we are here to support students every step of the way,” says Woody.

SARP is introducing a team of restorative practice student assistants who will engage with their peers on campus through tabling, on-campus events and social media. They are trained in restorative practices that will also help their peers address conflict.

Jasmine Torrence ’27, a restorative practice student assistant, is looking forward to helping students make responsible decisions. She says, “I’m excited to support students in developing a growth mindset and not letting one bad decision define their future. I believe it's important to think twice, as a single mistake can have lasting impacts on your life.”

SARP also provides leadership education and community building for student groups, where people can build connections and prepare to handle challenges with others.