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All communication will be held in the strictest confidence. When you contact one of these offices, here's what you can
expect:
To tell your story
To provide any evidence or detailed accounts of the harassment that you may have
To discuss ways to deal with the harassment
To develop a strategy that is comfortable for you
To provide witnesses, if there were any
Racial, Ethnic, and Religious Harassment Policy
Vincennes University expects its campus community to respect the rights and dignity of all its members in matters of
personnel consideration, admissions, or academic evaluation. Accordingly, the University expressly prohibits racial, ethnic,
and religious harassment of its students, employees, and those who seek to join the campus community in any capacity.
Racial, ethnic, and religious harassment shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Physical, psychological, verbal and/or written abuse with regard to race, creed, ethnic origin, or religion. (Examples
would include unequal academic expectations, physical harm, written abuse on papers or records, personal verbal
insults, jokes based on person's race, ethnic or religious affiliation.)
2. Any harassing activity (one time or multiple times) which acts to deny an individual the full rights and privileges which
are inherent in living, studying, working and visiting on the campuses of Vincennes University.
Anyone having a complaint of racial, ethnic or religious harassment should notify either the University Police, Affirmative
Action Officer, the Dean of Students, or Director of Student Services (Jasper Campus).
Vincennes University Standards of Student Behavior
The Vincennes University Standards of Student Behavior is a statement of behavioral expectations for students and student
organizations on the basis of the philosophy of Vincennes University, Federal and State laws, and local ordinances of the
City of Vincennes. These standards are prepared to protect the health, welfare, and safety of the students of Vincennes
University. Most of the regulations, accordingly, reflect the policies of Vincennes University, State, Federal, and Local laws
or ones of "common sense." This Standards of Student Behavior applies to all students enrolled in Vincennes University
courses. Therefore, students should understand the specifics of the conditions
he or she has accepted when membership in
the University is obtained through enrollment. Students need to be aware that violations of the University Standards may
result in some form of disciplinary action.
The Standards of Student Behavior addresses misconduct that takes place on University premises and addresses off campus
conduct when the behavior may have or has had an adverse impact upon the University community. The Standards also
applies to University sponsored events, activities, trips, etc., which may occur off campus. A student, who violates the
Standards of Student Behavior and breaks the law, is subject to University, civil and/or criminal authorities. The University,
at its sole discretion, may pursue disciplinary action against a student while the student is also subject to criminal
proceedings. The University reserves this right even if criminal charges are pending, reduced, or dismissed. Complete
Standards of Student Behavior can be found at
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The Vincennes University judicial system is the responsibility of the Division of Student Affairs through the Dean of
Students office. The Associate Dean of Students has specific responsibility for the operation and administration of the
judicial system. The Associate Dean of Students, in consultation with appropriate University officials and students, will
revise and update all regulations and processes and manage and maintain all records. Under the Associate Dean of Students’,
supervision the university’s residential staff have responsibilities in the judicial system.
It is recommended that any student or student organization alleged in a violation of the Standards of Student Behavior make
themselves familiar with the conduct adjudication process found in the University Catalog
.
Student Complaint Process
Vincennes University provides many support services to all students at Vincennes University. If you have a concern or
complaint that you believe needs to be resolved please follow the process outlined below. We have an online reporting tool
for our Student Complaint process. This comprehensive process is a way for students – no matter where they are – to contact
us with any concerns or complaints they might have. Students should always try to resolve any problems with the
University by first discussing it with those involved. Dealing with concerns in a direct and honest manner should be the first
step in resolving the problem. However, if an issue cannot be resolved students should use the formal online complaint
process. VU students may initiate their complaint by logging into their
MyVU
account and click the
Student Complaint
link under
VU Links
. All complaints must be submitted electronically by using the Official Student Complaint form. All
forms will be submitted to the Dean of Students Office for processing.
