William & Mary

Dean of Students

Community Values & Restorative Practices

The Process

Table providing conduct resolution options
The Information Session CVRP staff make an initial determination about whether a report received alleges behavior that may amount to violation of our Code of Conduct. If so, we schedule the student to meet with a staff member for an Information Session. In an Information Session, the staff will review the information received and the student’s options for resolving the matter. The student is not required to discuss the report at this initial meeting, but the staff member will provide the opportunity to discuss the report and respond ti it, should the student desire.
Resolution Options If the staff member determines that the report supports a finding of one or more violations, the student ordinarily will have a choice of three options to resolve the matter: Informal Resolution: If the student and staff member agree to a summary of facts, and the student waives their right to a conference or panel resolution, the student can resolve the matter informally with the staff member. The staff member will determine whether the student is responsible for one or more violations, and if so, will issue sanctions/educational measures and inform the student in writing. If the staff member determines that a matter cannot be resolved through the informal process, they can refer the matter for a conference or panel. The student will be offered the choice of resolving via an Administrative Conference or a Panel. For “Warning” level cases, the student can resolve the matter via Informal Resolution or Administrative Conference, but not via a panel. Students who resolve via Informal Resolution are limited to appealing the sanction(s) imposed. Administrative Conference: This option is a formal proceeding; the student can provide their account and answer the staff member’s questions. Both the student and staff member also can ask witnesses to participate in the process. If the Respondent elects to have the alleged violations resolved via Administrative Conference, the university will follow the procedures outlined under "Procedures for Student Panels" or "Procedures for Community Panels" with appropriate modifications of the process. Panels: The student can choose for a panel to decide the matter. If so, the staff member will prepare formal written allegations of violation and notify the student. There are two types of panels: Student Panel and Community Panel. As defined in Student Conduct Procedures, a Student Panel hears "less serious" cases and a Community Panel hears "more serious" cases.
Appeals Students found in violation can appeal the result on limited grounds as specified in Appeals of Student Conduct Actions. The Appeals Process Students can appeal within five working days of notification of the outcome of the case. Appeals must be based on one or more of the grounds specified in the Appeals of Student Conduct Actions .