Response

The following are possible responses for students found in violation of University policy.

Admonition

An oral statement to the student that s/he is violating or has violated behavioral guidelines.

Warning

A notice in writing to the student that the individual is violating or has violated behavioral guidelines.

Loss of Privileges

Denial of specified privileges for a designated period of time.

Fines

Certain monetary charges may be assessed (for damage repair and/or punitive response) and are typically applied to the student’s account. (Specific amounts are listed throughout the Student Handbook or may be determined through the disciplinary process.)

Restitution

Compensation for loss, damage, or injury. This may take the form of appropriate service and/or monetary replacement.

Assignments

A student may be assigned to write a paper or participate in discussions designed to deepen their understanding about the behavior they participated in or to reflect on their actions and character. In many cases, a student will be asked to interact in a mentoring relationship with a faculty or staff member of the student’s choice.

Community Service

An assignment of appropriate community service that is both beneficial to the community and likely to assist the individual in understanding the harm caused by his or her actions.

Parent / Guardian Notification

Communication with parents or guardians in cases of alcohol or drug policy violations, abuse or injury to self, or in conjunction with suspension from campus housing or university suspension.

Discretionary Sanctions

Participation in classes or assignments designed to address decision-making and consequences of behavioral choices within a Christian educational community; mandatory drug or alcohol assessments, or other related discretionary assignments.

Disciplinary Probation

A written reprimand for violation of specified regulations and likely notification of parents and the probability that the student will experience a more severe response (up to and including suspension) if the student violates the conditions stated in the written notice or is found to be violating any other institutional regulation(s) during the disciplinary probation period. Disciplinary Probation is defined as being in poor standing with the University; therefore, students placed on disciplinary probation may be excluded from participation in leadership roles in student organizations, membership on an intramural or intercollegiate athletic team, and/or participation in other privileged institutional activities (e.g. off-campus or study-abroad programs). Written notice of probation is maintained in the student’s file in the Office of Student Life.

Suspension from Campus Housing

Separation of the student from on-campus housing (residence halls or apartments) for a definite period of time, after which the student is eligible to return. Conditions for return to on-campus housing may be specified.

University Suspension

Separation of the student from the University for a specified period of time, after which the student is eligible to return. Suspension normally requires the student to leave campus immediately. Suspension may occur if a student incurs consecutive or two concurrent probations. Conditions for readmission may be specified. Parents of students shall be notified of the suspension sanction by the Vice President for Student Affairs or designated officer. During suspension, the student is not permitted to be on LeTourneau University property except by prior permission from the Vice President for Student Affairs. Written notice of suspension is maintained in the student’s file.

University Dismissal

Dismissal is regarded as the last resort and means of permanent separation of the student from the University. During dismissal, the student is not permitted to be on LeTourneau University property except by prior permission from the Vice President for Student Affairs. Written notice of dismissal is maintained in the student’s file.