Self-Reporting Misconduct
The university hopes that students who violate university policies are willing to seek help and guidance in growth. The university is aware that many students are reluctant to come to university resources to seek help for fear of potential consequences. Because of this concern, the university upholds an amnesty policy. This policy allows students to seek out help from university resources in a manner that is outside of normative disciplinary measures.
For a student to be afforded amnesty, a student must request amnesty before any disciplinary process addressing the specific behaviors or violations takes place. Further, the student must agree to the accountability agreement provided by the university and always remain within its guidelines. After the creation of the accountability agreement, the student must remain honest with the accountability system and compliant with university requirements.
After making initial contact with a CMSE staff member, the student will be directed to the Associate Vice President of Student Flourishing so that the confidentiality and amnesty guidelines can be fully explained before the accountability process is initiated.
If amnesty is granted, students will not be subject to disciplinary measures for behaviors or violations that took place prior to their amnesty agreement. However, behaviors that would be deemed in violation of university standards must change for the students to remain free of normative disciplinary measures. Any policy violation occurring after the amnesty agreement is reached is subject to disciplinary actions from the university.