Accountability & Restorative Processes

Accountability Resolution Meeting

Students involved in a report meet with a staff member from SARP. This initial meeting is called an Accountability Resolution Meeting (ARM). Before the ARM, students will receive a letter via email notifying them of the allegations and listing which policy(s) they are alleged to have violated. This letter includes other pertinent information regarding the meeting, including but not limited to the meeting date and time, instructions for joining the meeting, as well as what to expect during the ARM.

University Hearing

When a student disagrees that their action(s) violated the policy(s) they are alleged to have violated, and the possible outcome, if they are found responsible, would be suspension, expulsion or removal from on-campus housing, the case is resolved through a University Hearing. 

Restorative Accountability Process

The Restorative Accountability Process provides students and student groups with a pathway to resolving interpersonal conflict and empowers all parties to participate fully in the accountability process.

When students agree to participate in the Restorative Accountability Process, they engage in dialogue about the harm that has been caused, the impact of that harm and what needs to be done to repair the harm. SARP staff determine when the Restorative Accountability Process is appropriate for a given case. 

Restorative Resolution

Individuals and/or groups seeking support in community building or conflict resolution can work with SARP to request a Restorative Resolution. Although most incidents where the Restorative Accountability Process may be utilized may be reported to SARP as possible policy violations, SARP can facilitate a circle process that is separate from the accountability process.

Responsible Tiger Protocol

The Responsible Tiger Protocol (RTP) is the University's amnesty program. Students who are assessed by medical professionals as a result of over consumption of alcohol and/or cannabis will not face formal disciplinary action by the University provided that:

• No other policy violations were committed during the incident.
• The student is cooperative throughout the process.
• A pattern of this type of behavior is not reoccurring.

Appeal Procedures

If a student or student organization is found responsible for a policy violation, they may appeal any outcome of the disciplinary process. Appeals are completed in writing and are reviewed by groups separate from the Hearing Officer or Hearing Board who made the decision.