Canisius College

1. Disciplinary authority is vested in College administrators, faculty members and course instructors, committees, and organizations, as set forth in the Community Standards, or in other appropriate policies, rules, or regulations.   Specifically, disciplinary authority for academic violations of the Community Standards is vested in faculty members, course instructors, academic deans and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.  The adjudication process for academic violations of the Community Standards is outlined in Appendix A.  Disciplinary authority for all other violations of the Community Standards is vested in Dean of Students or designee. The Dean of Students shall coordinate the judicial process and conduct hearings consistent with provisions outlined in Appendix B and C.

2. The Dean of Students shall develop policies and procedures for the administration of the community standards.

3. The Dean of Students or designee may impose conditions on a student’s continued relationship with the College during the judicial process.  Established time limits and any other aspects of judicial proceedings may be altered at the discretion of the Dean of Students.