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Mandatory payment of damaged property or asset, Communication: The Student Support Office is responsible semester in which the incident occurred, depending on the
Monetary compensation of stolen belongings or money or charges Head of Student Support Office / University for communicating the “After Appeal Decision” with case and the approved recommendations.
Restitution for repeated incidents. Additional charge to be added to Disciplinary Committee concerned students. The Student Support Office
student financial account. communicates decisions of suspension or dismissal Student Grievances Policies and Procedures
with the Vice Chancellor or Chancellor for reference and
In the event of not finding any reliable evidence or in Head of Student Support Office / Code of information. Abu Dhabi University aims to foster the values of respect,
Case Dismissal case of mediation or very minor cases, the case should Conduct Officer integrity, fairness, and transparency among staff, faculty,
be dismissed and no action to be taken against student. and students. There are occasions, however, when conflicts
Roles and Responsibilities:
arise which require resolution. Such conflicts are normally
Student Support Office: Manages the reporting system, resolved informally and in good faith between individuals
Violations Levels and Sanction Matrix conducts investigations, maintains records, and facilitates and groups through conflict resolution processes.
committee meetings. To this end, Abu Dhabi University encourages informal
Level Definition Nature of Violation Typical Sanctions
Code of Conduct Officer / Head of Student Support: meetings between a grievant(s) and the respondent(s).
Low-impact, unintentional, or first- Examples: Smoking in open Dismissing the Case, Executes informal resolutions, educate students violations, Abu Dhabi Univers ity also encourages the involvement
Level time behavior that violates University areas, minor classroom Notification of Violation or issues lower-level sanctions, and refers cases to the of third parties; such as Student Council, Student Support
1 – Minor expectations but causes no harm or disturbance, inappropriate Verbal Warning (educational Committee. Office personnel, and the appropriate Coordinator, Head
Violation disruption. Typically stems from lack of attire, first parking violation. purpose). University Disciplinary Committee: Hears formal cases of Department, or Dean, all of whom are expected to assist
awareness or negligence. with communication and mediation.
and assigns significant sanctions (Probation, Suspension,
Repeated or more noticeable behavior Expulsion). In cases where the informal meetings prove unsuccessful
Level 2 – showing disregard for prior warnings Examples: Repeated smoking University Appeal Committee: Hears and decides on or unsatisfactory, the grievant has the right to file a formal
Moderate or institutional policies, with limited offenses, disrespectful behavior, Written Warning, Community appeals. grievance that complies with the terms of this policy and
disruption to others. Other serious misuse of ID, Trespassing, or Service, or Conduct Probation its procedures.
Violation violations with low impact on the scene creation.
community. Mitigating and Aggravating factors: Definitions
Level 3 – Conduct involving clear intent, Examples: Vandalism, property Warning + Conduct Probation, The Head of the Student Support Office, or the Chair of This policy uses the following definitions:
Serious disrespect, or significant disruption/ damage, harassment, Suspension, or Community the University Disciplinary Committee, or the Chair of the Grievance: A request by a student for a formal investigation
Violation harm to others or the University unauthorized entry, repeated Service Hours. University Appeal Committee may adjust a sanction up or
environment. Level 2 offenses. down by one level based on the case circumstances and of decisions or actions by a faculty or staff member of the
its impact on the University’s safety, values, and reputation. University that are perceived to be wrong, mistaken, unjust,
Level 4 – Severe, deliberate, or repeated discriminatory and in violation of the rights of the student.
misconduct that endangers others, Examples: Physical aggression, Suspension or Dismissal/ • Aggravating factors include premeditation, use of
Critical involves dishonesty, or severely impacts violence, impersonation, drug Expulsion. technology to deceive, repeated offenses, impact on Grievant: The person(s) who submits the grievance.
institutional integrity,reputation and use, or criminal acts. multiple students, intimidation, noncompliance, or
Violation values. Faculty: Members of the University faculty including part-
evidence destruction.
time, full-time and non-regular faculty, such as visiting and
• Mitigating factors include prompt admission, formal adjunct faculty.
University Appeal Committee: apology, cooperation, first-time or minor violations, lack of
knowledge (addressed through education or counseling), Employee: A person officially employed by Abu Dhabi
Right to Appeal: A student who received a suspension or expulsion from ADU as a result of a University Disciplinary University in any capacity.
Committee decision has the right to appeal the decision within three (3) calendar days of receiving the outcome. Appeal verified stress or health issues, or self-reporting before
detection.
letters must be received in writing through email. Instructor: Any person employed by the University who
teaches a class, including part- time, full- time and non-
Composition: The University Appeal Committee is formed by the Head of Student Support Office and consists of five Note on Student Housing Violations regular instructors such as visiting and adjunct instructors.
(5) members: the Provost (Chair), two faculty (one from the concerned student’s college and one from another college),
one staff, and one student. Campus Directors assume the Provost’s role for their campus cases. The Chair of the Appeal All violations of the Student Housing Rules and Regulations Respondent: The person or persons cited in the grievance.
Committee has the right to refuse a hearing if they determine that the student has not provided new information or are subject to the University’s Code of Conduct Policy Staff: Any non-teaching employee of the University,
supporting evidence in his appeal letter. and will be reviewed in accordance with the established including students.
disciplinary procedures. In addition to academic and
Appeal Outcomes: The Committee may: non-academic sanctions, the University Disciplinary Student: Any person who is registered for classes at Abu
a. Modify the decision within the parameters of the initial sanction; Committee or the University Appeal Committee may also Dhabi University.
impose housing-related penalties, including suspension or
b. Dismiss the charges; dismissal from the student housing, based on the severity Student Complaints and Suggestions Policy and
of the violation. Furthermore, any student who is expelled
c. Affirm the recommended sanction; or from the University as a result of a disciplinary decision will Procedure
d. Uphold or impose a lesser sanction. be issued a formal notice to vacate the student dormitories. Abu Dhabi University encourages feedback with regards
to the services that are provided to its student, and
The vacate notice may extend up to the end of the same believes that everyone must share concerns, suggestions

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