Know the Student Handbook Office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices (OSARP) supports the JMU mission by facilitating student development and restoration through a fair process that holds students accountable to community and university standards to support student and community success. OSARP CARES about student, organizational and community success through the following values: C ollaboration, A ccountability, R estoration, E ducation and S upport. Who is considered a student by OSARP? The term “student” includes all persons who enroll or take courses at JMU. Generally, “student status” begins at the payment or waiver of the deposit for admission and will continue through the verification of the
student organization or student group should contact OSARP. Reports submitted by non-JMU individuals will be evaluated based on the jurisdiction criteria in the Student Handbook. Think before you post! Online communities provide great forums to stay in touch with friends, meet new people, share pictures and express yourself. Know that items on social media can be evidence in the criminal/civil court process and campus accountability processes. Social media often display viral trends that some students may find funny. However, these trends may be considered a violation of university policy. As such, OSARP may review cases for students participating in viral social media trends if the behavior might violate university policy, as outlined in the Student Handbook. Restorative Practices OSARP uses restorative practices to address conflict and harm as well as build community. We work with those impacted by harm or involved in a conflict to explore ways to repair the harm or address the conflict. This approach allows individual growth, promotes accountability and empowers participants to develop solutions.
nity, the right to use your voice is protected by the First Amendment and the university has processes to address First Amendment violations. JMU Policy 1121 out- lines both protected speech and restrictions that can be placed on speech due to time, place and manner. There is also information about freedom of association under the First Amendment and directions to the grievance procedures if you feel your First Amendment rights are violated. How will a student, recognized student organization, or student group be notified of an alleged policy violation(s)? OSARP will send notification of an alleged policy vio- lation(s) to a student’s JMU email. For a recognized student organization or student group, the student who receives notification of an alleged policy violation(s) is typically the President or Team Captain, who responds on behalf of the organization or group. The notification of an alleged policy violation(s) contains important information about the case, including the date, time and location of a meeting to discuss the case or to review the accountability process that will occur. Strategies for alcohol and drug violations OSARP uses four strategies for Alcohol and Drug vio- lations for individual students: Three Strikes, Parent/ Guardian Notification, Off-Campus Response and the Enlightened Citizen Amnesty Process (ECAP). For more information on these strategies, please refer to the Alcohol/Drug Information section of the Student Hand- book. Reporting alleged misconduct to OSARP Any JMU student, faculty or staff member wanting to report or explore their reporting options for alleged misconduct involving an individual student, recognized
completion of all academic requirements for a declared degree program(s). Refer to the Student Handbook for the full definition and additional details. Standards of conduct, policies, and accountability procedures It is your responsibility to know and follow federal, state and local laws as well as JMU policies. The Student Handbook contains all standards of conduct and poli- cies and full definitions for students, recognized student organizations and student groups, explains OSARP’s accountability pr ocesses and outlines the processes to address allegations of hazing, sexual misconduct and Title IX sexual harassment. It is important to know that processes and policies can change; the online Student Handbook is the current version used by OSARP. When changes are made, OSARP notifies the university com- munity via your JMU email. Using your voice on campus An engaged university is one where its members use their voices. As a citizen and a member of our commu-
If you have questions . . .
WEBSITE: OSARP
CALL: 540-568-6218
osarp@jmu.edu
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