ASJA - Association of Student Judicial Affairs

Late Night Events Management 2006 Task Force Report

noemail@asjaonline.org — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 19:00:00 GMT

A “Late Night Event” is defined as an event sponsored by a student organization(s) that ends after 12 midnight on University property. Late night programming on college campuses has existed for years. In recent years, institutions are becoming increasingly interested in sponsoring late night events, or allowing students to sponsor late night events on campus. The question then becomes, what would guide an institution’s decision in allowing late night events, and what procedures and policies should govern such events on campus. (More)

22-Feb-07 1:00 PM

National Baseline Study on Campus Sexual Assault: Adjudication of Sexual Assault Cases

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 20:00:00 GMT

Executive Summary The National Baseline Study on Campus Sexual Assault: Adjudication of Sexual Assault Cases was initiated by the Association for Student Judicial Affairs (ASJA), following passage of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103-322). ASJA decided to gather data regarding one particular section of the Act which focused on the ability of educational institutions disciplinary processes to address allegations of sexual assault adequately and fairly (Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, Pub. L.103-322, Part 40506). ASJA invited a number of professional associations to join a Task Force which would develop and distribute a survey regarding the process used by colleges and universities to adjudicate sexual assault cases. Seven associations appointed representatives who assisted with development of an instrument which was ultimately mailed to 419 voting delegates of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators....

11-Jul-06 3:00 PM

Due Process in Student Discipline Revisited: 1995-2000

noemail@asjaonline.org — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 15:00:00 GMT

Due Process in Student Discipline Revisited: 1995-2000 by Nona L. Wood and Robert A. Wood February 2001 North Dakota State University INTRODUCTION To the student judicial affairs professional, there can be no topic more important than due process. As professionals, we must constantly be aware of the fundamental fairness that is due our students, and scrutinize our policies and procedures to ensure that they accomplish that goal. In addition, judicial affairs personnel often provide consultation to faculty, staff, and administrators concerning their interactions with students; therefore, recognition of the principles of due process, and the correct applications of those tenets, can benefit students, both directly and indirectly. Preceding this article is a due process primer written by the authors and published in a 1996 issue of The Journal of College and University Student Housing (Vol. 26, No. 1, pp. 11-18). For those readers unfamiliar with due process, we recommend that...

6-Jul-06 10:00 AM

Due Process in Student Discipline: A Primer

noemail@asjaonline.org — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 14:00:00 GMT

DUE PROCESS IN STUDENT DISCIPLINE: A PRIMER Nona L. Wood and Robert A. Wood North Dakota State University INTRODUCTION In residence halls there inevitably are occasions when students come into conflict with university rules and regulations. Frequently, undergraduates assist in the adjudication of rule violations as Resident Assistants or members of student judicial boards. Graduate students also may assist as Hall Directors or Complex Managers. Undergraduates, in particular, may have little or no training in student judicial affairs when they assume their duties. Because state colleges and universities are governmental entities (Williams v. Wheeler, 1913), any residence life employee acting officially is considered an agent of the state. As a result, it is important that all housing personnel involved in the student judicial function be aware of the procedures by which individuals are afforded due process protections. In private institutions, rights tend to be...

6-Jul-06 9:00 AM

THE STUDENT CONDUCT PROCESS: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS

noemail@asjaonline.org — Wed, 17 May 2006 16:00:00 GMT

THE STUDENT CONDUCT PROCESS: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS A publication of the Association for Student Judicial Affairs, 2006. Introduction The Association for Student Judicial Affairs (ASJA) has been in existence since 1986 and is the primary professional association for administrators working with student conduct. The membership comprises 1200 members working at over 750 colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. ASJA is an organization of professional educators who are responsible for administering standards of student conduct within colleges and universities. The membership of ASJA believes that the purposes for the enforcement of such standards are to maintain and strengthen the ethical climate and to promote the academic integrity of our institutions. Clearly articulated and consistently administered standards of conduct form the basis for behavioral expectations within an academic community. The enforcement of such standards should be accomplished in a...

17-May-06 11:00 AM

Mahoney v. Allegheny College (2005)

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 23:15:00 GMT

Pennsylvania court decision regarding a college's student suicide.

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10-Apr-06 6:15 PM

Shin v. MIT

noemail@asjaonline.org — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 20:00:00 GMT

SHIN v. MIT

Following the suicide of their daughter, Elizabeth H. Shin, a sophomore at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Plaintiffs filed a twenty-five (25) count complaint against the Defendants Massaschusetts Institute of Technology, MIT Medical Professionals , MIT Administrators, and MIT Campus Police Officers. Some of the Defendants have filed for partial or complete summary judgement on various grounds.

Click on the pdf link below to receive the Memorandum of Decisions and Order on Defendants' Motions for Summary Judgement

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10-Apr-06 3:00 PM

Professor Bickel's Comments at the 2006 ASJA Annual Conference

Sat, 25 Mar 2006 19:00:00 GMT

Comments on the Occasion of the 2006 Annual Meeting of the Association for Student Judicial Affairs * February 11, 2006 Robert D. Bickel Professor of Law and Co-Director, Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law & Policy Stetson University College of Law ©all rights reserved The theme of the 2006 Annual Meeting of the Association for Student Judicial Affairs – inspiring integrity and character in an age of entitlement – presents a meaningful opportunity to re-examine the directions of law and student rights and responsibilities. I welcome that opportunity and am honored to be invited to share some of my thoughts with you as you convene perhaps one of the most important meetings in the history of your organization. The thoughts I share with you are informed by 35 years of law study and practice on behalf of higher education, and influenced by the impact that higher education made on my life – an impact that changed my life in ways which cannot adequately be...

25-Mar-06 2:00 PM

LPR 95: New approaches in ethical development programming, & Key case review: academic freedom and public statements outside the classroom

noemail@asjaonline.org — Wed, 09 Apr 2003 05:00:00 GMT

ASJA LAW AND POLICY REPORT Wednesday April 2, 2003 No. 95 ****************************************************** ASJA Law and Policy Report (LPR) is written by Gary Pavela (gpavela@umd.edu) and published weekly (except mid‑December to mid‑January, and the month of August). Copyright: ASJA and Gary Pavela: All rights reserved. Further transmission within ASJA member institutions is permitted, if the author and ASJA are credited as the source. Index, archives, and additional source materials will be available to ASJA members at http://asja.tamu.edu. The information and comments provided here are designed to encourage discussion and analysis. They represent the views of the authors‑not ASJA‑and do not constitute legal advice. For legal advice the services of an attorney in your jurisdiction should be sought. ****************************************************** TOPICS IN THIS ISSUE [] 03.14 New approaches in ethical development programming ...

9-Apr-03 0:00 AM