A. Determination of Interim Actions
1. The Office of Student Conduct or designee may impose interim actions prior to, or during an incident review meeting, hearing board meeting, registered student organization investigation, and/or sexual misconduct and relationship violence investigation. Interim actions will be imposed in the following circumstances:
a. To ensure the safety and well-being of members of the University community or preservation of University property;
b. To ensure a student’s and or registered student organization’s own physical or emotional safety and well-being;
c. To ensure the integrity of the investigative and/or student conduct process;
d. If a student or registered student organization poses a threat of disruption of or interference with the normal operations of the University; or
e. Any other circumstances where the Office of Student Conduct or designee determines, in its sole discretion, the interim actions to be in the best interest of the University or its community.
2. The Office of Student Conduct shall have the sole authority within its discretion to make a final determination on the appropriate interim action, and it may select any action from all the available actions that it finds appropriate under the circumstances at issue. Whenever an interim action is imposed, the Office of Student Conduct will convene the formal student conduct process as soon as possible in compliance with the normal due process requirements and upon consideration of the circumstances. Students who have an interim suspension can request a review within two (2) business days of the effective date of the interim suspension, unless circumstances warrant an extension. The Associate Dean of Student Conduct, Orientation, and Residence Life and/or designee will conduct a review of any submitted material by the student who has been interim suspended and, within five (5) business days after receipt of the materials, render a determination that the interim suspension is supported, modified, or revoked. Interim suspension reviews are not automatic and must be requested in writing by the student by the deadline listed in the interim suspension letter. Registered Student Organizations do not have the right to have an interim suspension reviewed.
B. Interim Actions
Interim actions may include, but are not limited to:
1. Interim Suspension- the director of Student Conduct or designee may, after a sufficient level of inquiry to determine its appropriateness impose an interim suspension of a student or registered student organization prior to the beginning of or during the formal student conduct process. Students who have been interim suspended may not reside in a residence hall and/or attend classes at The University until the interim suspension has been removed. Registered Student Organizations who have been interim suspended will terminate all existing programs, meetings and other forms of social activities until the interim suspension has been removed.
2. Interim No Contact Order- the director of Student Conduct or designee may impose an interim no contact order between students and/or registered student organizations and any other member of the University community.
3. Interim No-Trespass Order- the director of Student Conduct, director of Campus Safety, or designee may impose an interim no-trespass order which may limit access for students and registered student organizations to a specific area or place including but not limited to residence halls, academic buildings and University events.
4. Interim Student Employment Removal- the director of Student Conduct or designee may impose a temporary removal of student employment.
5. Interim Residence Hall Restrictions- the director of Student Conduct or designee, may impose on students and registered student organizations a Residence Hall Suspension, Housing Room Reassignment or other relevant residence hall restrictions.
6. Interim Registered Student Organization On-Campus Restrictions- the director of Student Conduct or designee may give limitations and/or restrictions to a registered student organization regarding any official or unofficial on-campus activity for the duration or any part thereof of the Registered Student Organization Conduct process.
7. Interim Registered Student Organization Off-Campus Restrictions- the director of Student Conduct or designee may give limitations and/or restrictions to a registered student organization regarding any official or unofficial off-campus activity for the duration or any part thereof of the Registered Student Organization Conduct process.
C. Sanctioning
1. The University of Tampa has an educational philosophy regarding sanctioning for responding students and registered student organizations. Sanctions are assigned based on the severity of the misconduct.
2. Students and/or registered student organizations will receive a standard disciplinary sanction if determined responsible for misconduct as set forth in the Student Code of Conduct. Additional sanctions may be imposed in conjunction with a standard disciplinary sanction.
3. For students, except for violations of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, the Office of Student Conduct shall have the sole authority to make a final determination on the appropriate sanction based on the conduct at issue.
4. For students and/or registered student organizations responsible for sexual misconduct and/or relationship violence or registered student organizations responsible for any other misconduct, the associate dean of students or designee shall have the sole authority to make a final determination on the appropriate sanction based on the conduct at issue.
D. Standard Disciplinary Sanctions
1. Disciplinary Reprimand, which is a written expression of disapproval to the student or registered student organization for a violation of specified University policy. It includes a warning that further violations of University policy may result in more severe sanctions.
2. Disciplinary Probation, which is a notice to a student or registered student organization that their actions are of a serious nature within The University of Tampa community. Probation shall be for a designated period of time and includes the probability of more severe disciplinary sanctions if the student or registered student organization is found in violation of any University policies during the probationary period. Any violation committed during the probationary period will result in a review of the student or registered student organization’s status with The University of Tampa.
3. Deferred Suspension, which is an increased disciplinary probation status for a student or registered student organization that does not include suspension. During this period, any further violations of policy may result in suspension.
4. Suspension*, which is the termination of registration as a student or registered student organization at the University beginning on a specific date and for a specified time not to exceed four (4) years. For a registered student organization, this action will immediately terminate all existing programs, meetings, and other forms of organizational events and activities for the period of suspension. At the discretion of the University, other sanction requirements may be imposed in order to receive clearance to reapply to The University of Tampa.
5. Expulsion*, which is the permanent separation of a student or registered student organization from the University without the opportunity for reinstatement.
*Students who are suspended or expelled from the University will receive no refund.
E. Additional Disciplinary Sanctions
1. BASICS Feedback Alcohol and Other Drug Assessment, which is a program designed to assess the behavior of students related to alcohol and other drugs. Students are required to complete the program and all recommendations of treatment made by the Wellness Center.
2. Campus Service, which is a sanction that provides a University of Tampa affiliated office or program assistance for a determined amount of hours. Students must seek approval from the Office of Student Conduct before beginning campus service hours. Registered student organizations must seek approval from the associate dean of students or designee before beginning campus service hours.
3. Community Service, which is a sanction that provides The University of Tampa campus community assistance for a determined amount of hours. These hours must be completed off-campus with an entity unaffiliated with the University. Students must seek approval from the Office of Student Conduct before beginning community service hours. Registered student organizations must seek approval from the associate dean of Students or designee before beginning community service hours.
4. Deferred Termination of Residency, which is a residentially specific sanction that does not include termination of residential privileges at The University of Tampa. During this period, any further violations of policy may result in the termination of residency.
5. Discretionary Sanctions, which are sanctions that include but are not limited to:
a. Letter of Apology
b. Research/Reflection Paper
c. Program Presentations
d. Behavioral Contracts
e. Alcohol and Other Drug Education
6. Housing Room Reassignment, which is a sanction that requires the immediate relocation of the student’s housing assignment.
7. Involuntary Course Withdrawal, which is a sanction that requires the removal of a student from a particular registered course. If deemed the appropriate sanction by the University, course withdrawal will occur immediately. Students who are involuntarily removed from a registered course will not receive credit for the course and will not receive any refund for courses for which they have been removed.
8. Parental Notification, which is a sanction specifically for alcohol and drug related misconduct that includes a letter sent to the parent or guardian of a student who is either under 18 years of age or financially dependent on their parent or guardian. These notification are sent in compliance with FERPA and will be mailed to the student address provided to the University. Notifications will only be sent following a determination of responsibility.
9. Prevention Fee, which is a sanction associated with the cost of preventative programming related to alcohol and drug policy violations. These fees range from $100-$400 depending on the circumstances related to the severity of the incident.
10. Registration Hold, which is a sanction placed directly onto a student’s University account prohibiting registration for classes or changes to an academic schedule.
11. Restitution, which is a sanction that is a written directive to replace, repair or make specific compensation for property of The University of Tampa that was damaged, destroyed or misused as a result of a student or registered student organization’s actions or negligence.
12. Registered Student Organization On-Campus Restrictions, which is limitations and/or restrictions to a registered student organization regarding any official or unofficial on-campus activity which includes social activities.
13. Registered Student Organization Off-Campus Restrictions, which is limitations and/or restrictions to a registered student organization regarding any official or unofficial off-campus activity which includes social activities.
14. Restriction/Revocation of Privileges, which is a sanction that includes the restriction or removal of one or more of the student’s privileges for a specified period of time.
15. Termination of Residency, which is a sanction that requires the removal of a student from University housing beginning on a specific date and for a specified period of time. Through the specific period of time, the student will be prohibited from entering all residential facilities. Students who are removed from University housing for disciplinary reasons will receive no refund.