University of Southern Indiana Evaluation of Dean of Students Judicial System

University of Southern Indiana
Evaluation of Dean of Students Judicial System

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey on the dean of students judicial system at the University of Southern Indiana. Please review the directions pertaining to each section of the survey and then respond to the questions in an honest and candid manner. This survey should take only five to ten minutes to complete, and your responses will be kept strictly confidential. Your participation is greatly appreciated.

Section One: Perception of the dean of students judicial system

Please consider the following statements regarding your perceptions of the USI dean of students judicial system. Using the following scale, please select the choice that best describes your experiences. If you feel that a statement does not apply to your particular situation, select NA (not applicable).

SA = Strongly Agree
A = Agree
D = Disagree
SD = Strongly Disagree
NA = Not Applicable

Please answer questions 13 - 16 if you decided to have an administrative or student court hearing with regard to your case. Skip to question #17 if you waived your right to a hearing.

If you requested a hearing, please skip to question #20.

24. If you answered D or SD to question #23, please check the status(es) which you believe had a negative impact on your case, its decision, and/or the sanctions, AND provide a brief description.

Minority Student
Gender
Religious Affiliation
Athletic Team Member
Fraternity/Sorority Member
Student Organization Member
Other

Section Two: Judicial System and Case Information

25. Who referred your situation to the dean of students judicial system?

26. With which violation(s) of USI policy were you charged? (Please check all that apply)

27. Including this incident, how many times have you been charged with a violation of USI policy?

28. What was the outcome of your case?

29. If you were found in violation on some some or all of the charges, which sanction(s) did you receive?

Section Three: Background Information

30. How old were you when charged with the alleged violation?

31. What is your gender? Male Female

32. With which racial/ethnic group do you PRIMARILY identify?

33. What is your primary enrollment status at USI?

34. What is your current class standing?

35. Which of the following best describes your CURRENT cumulative grade point average at USI?

36. What is your current academic major?

37. Are you a member of any of the following groups? (Check all that apply)
Social fraternity/sorority
Intercollegiate athletic team
Registered student organization

38. If you lived on campus when you were charged with the alleged violation, where in housing did you live?

39. Have you read the USI Student Code of Conduct?

Optional

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	SA	A	D	SD	NA
1. The request to meet with the dean of students was clear, concise, and timely.
2. The information contained in the conduct adjudication materials I received, including the Code of Conduct, charge document, and incident reports, was helpful to me.
3. The presentation of charges meeting was helpful to me in understanding the judicial system.
4. The sanction(s) imposed was (were) fair given the violation(s) of USI Policy that was (were) involved.
5. I feel that the sanction(s) imposed will help me to learn from this situation.
6. The process and the sanction(s) imposed have discouraged me from again violating USI policy.
7. I currently think more about the consequences of my actions than I did before this situation occurred.
8. My involvement with the dean of students judicial system has helped me to clarify and understand my responsibilities as a USI student.
9. I feel my rights as a USI student were protected throughout this situation.
10. The conversation I had with my parents concerning this incident was valuable to me.
11. I was aware of the possible consequences of my behavior prior to this incident.
12. I feel that I was treated fairly and with respect throughout my entire involvement with the USI judicial process.

	SA	A	D	SD	NA
13. I received timely notice of the date, time, and location of the hearing and had adequate time to prepare for it.
14. I was given the opportunity to listen and to ask questions of the charging party and all the witnesses during the hearing.
15. I was given the opportunity to adequately present my situation and use my witnesses during the hearing.
16. I was given the opportunity to consult with my University community advisor through the hearing.

	SA	A	D	SD	NA
17. I received timely notice of the date and time of the scheduled discussion with the dean of students.
18. I was given the opportunity to fully explain my side of the alleged violation and to challenge written statements made by others.
19. I was given the opportunity to present my own witness statements.
20. The information in the decision letter was clear, concise and timely.
21. I was aware of my right to submit an appeal, the grounds on which I could appeal, and the process involved in making an appeal.
22. I received adequate time in which to make my decision to appeal.
23. I believe that my case was handled fairly and was not negatively affected by my status as a minority student, my gender, my religious affiliation, my status as a member of an intercollegiate athletic team, a fraternity or sorority, a registered student organization, or by any other affiliation that I may have.

Alcohol Policy	Drug Policy	Physical Abuse/Harassment
Theft/Unauthorized Use/Damage	Motor Vehicle/Parking	Academic Dishonesty
Failure to Comply	Weapons/Firearms	Sexually Offensive Act
Campus Posting Policy	False Information	Fire Equipment/Arson
Speakers Policy	Hazing	Other

Disciplinary Agreement	Suspension From USI	Housing contract termination
Conduct Warning	Meeting with Drug and Alcohol Counselor	Community Service
Conduct Probation	Restitution	Meet with counselor in Academic Skills
Strict Conduct Probation	Paper	Other