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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 or threat of such harm, written abuse on papers or records, personal verbal insults, jokes based on a 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. Persons participating in harassing activities as defined may be subject to disciplinary actions.
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).
Student Code of Conduct
The Vincennes University Student Code of Conduct is a statement of expectations for students and student organizations on the basis of the philosophy of Vincennes University, as well as Federal and State laws. These regulations are prepared to protect the health, welfare, and safety of Vincennes University. Most of the regulations, accordingly, reflect the policies of Vincennes University, State Federal laws or ones of common sense. This Student Code of Conduct applies to all students enrolled in Vincennes University courses. Students are expected to be good citizens and to engage in responsible behaviors that reflect well upon their University, to be civil to one another and to others in the University community, and contribute positively to student and University life. Therefore, students should understand the specifics of the conditions they have accepted when they enroll. Students need to be aware that violations of the University Student Code of Conduct may result may result in some form of disciplinary action.
The Student Code of Conduct addresses misconduct that takes place on University premises and addresses off campus behavior when it may have or has had an adverse impact upon the University community or, poses a threat to the safety of members of the University community. The Code also applies to University sponsored events, activities, trips, etc., which may occur off campus. A student, who violates the Code 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, deferred, or dismissed. Complete Standards of Student Behavior can be found at http://www.vinu.edu/content/standards-student-behavior
The operation and administration of the Vincennes University judicial system is the responsibility of the Student Conduct Officer. In consultation with appropriate University officials and students, the Student Conduct Officer will revise and update all regulations and processes and also manage and maintain all records. Under the Dean of Students, the university’s residential staff will have responsibilities in the judicial system.
It is recommended that any student or student organization alleged in a violation of the Student Code of Conduct make themselves familiar with the conduct adjudication process found in the University Catalog.
Student Complaint Process
If you have a concern or complaint that you believe needs resolved, please follow the process outlined below. We use an online reporting tool for our Student Complaint process as 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.
To complete the formal complaint process, the following steps should be followed:
• Be sure you have attempted to resolve the issue by speaking directly with the individual(s) or office(s) involved.
• Complete and submit an online VU Student Complaint. The form must include the student’s name in order for the
process to move forward.
• When the complaint is received it will be forwarded to the appropriate individual or office to review and address
the issue.
• The formal complaint procedure is set up to take no more than 50 business days. To have remedy under the formal
complaint process, complaints should be filed within 30 days from the incident. Complaints filed more than 30
days after the incident may not be accepted.
• After your concern has been addressed, you will receive correspondence documenting the receipt and review of
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