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
Freedom of Expression at JMU At JMU, freedom of expression is a cornerstone of our institution. As a citizen and a member of our commu- nity, your right to self-expression is protected by the First Amendment. JMU Policy 1121 outlines protected speech and restrictions that can be placed on speech due to time, place and manner. It also provides clear steps to take if you ever feel your rights have been violated. At JMU, every perspective matters. We’re committed to making sure everyone feels heard, respected and sup- ported — because that’s what makes our campus com- munity thrive. 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 President, Team Captain, or another student leader receives the notification and responds on behalf of the organization or group. The notification of an alleged policy viola- tion(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 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 proactively to build community and strengthen relationships, and reac- tively to address instances of conflict/harm that arise in the 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.
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 processes including 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. It is important to check your JMU email regularly as, according to JMU policy 1208, any proper notification by the university to a student consists of an email to the student’s JMU email address.
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