Discipline Committee

The purpose of the Committee on Discipline is to ensure that the student has the opportunity to exercise his or her right for due process as it relates to disciplinary issues in or outside of the classroom.

Committee Activities

  1. To hear appeals from students or organizations related to allegations of misconduct that could result in sanctions to include but not limited to a student’s dismissal from a program or a course or revocation of recognition of a student organization.
  2. To secure and review all evidence of record related to the allegations.
  3. Recommend appropriate sanction or action of appeals.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Vice President for Student Services

Membership

  • Two (2) faculty representatives
  • Three (3) representatives from Student Services
  • One (1) representative from Upper Cumberland
  • One (1) representative from Springfield/Highland Crest
  • Student representation: 2 (one being a member of the SGA)
  • At-large members: 3

Total membership: 12

Ex Officio: Vice President for Student Services

Initial Meeting

Not scheduled. Meets irregularly and as needed.