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, student conduct hearing board, 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 Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students 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 Assistant Dean of Students and 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 Assistant Dean of Students and 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 Assistant Dean of Students and 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 Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct or designee may impose a temporary removal of student employment.
5. Interim Residence Hall Restrictions: The Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct or designee, may impose on students and registered student organizations a residence hall restriction, Housing Room Reassignment or other relevant residence hall restrictions.
6. Interim Registered Student Organization On-Campus Restrictions: The Assistant Dean of Students and 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 Assistant Dean of Students and 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 type of violation and 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 misconduct.
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 Vice President for Student Affairs and 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 is a standard disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct. A Disciplinary Reprimand is a formal written warning regarding a student's demonstrated behavior. Disciplinary Reprimands are provided to students to indicate that their behavior has become problematic and has violated the Student Code of Conduct.
2. Disciplinary Probation is a standard disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct. Disciplinary Probation is a probationary status used by the Office of Student Conduct prior to issuing other standard disciplinary sanctions such as Deferred Suspension, Suspension or Expulsion. The Disciplinary Probation status will be for the duration listed and may run consecutively after a Deferred Suspension period. Disciplinary Probation may require students to complete additional educational sanctions as a condition of their probationary status. Further violations of the Student Code of Conduct during a students’ Disciplinary Probation status may result in Deferred Suspension, Suspension or Expulsion from the University.
3. Deferred Suspension is a standard disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct. Deferred Suspension is the highest probationary status used by the Office of Student Conduct prior to issuing a standard disciplinary sanction of Suspension or Expulsion. The Deferred Suspension probationary status will be for the duration listed and supersedes any other disciplinary probation status issued by the Office of Student Conduct during that period. Deferred Suspension may require students to complete additional educational sanctions as a condition of their probationary status. Further violations of the Student Code of Conduct during a students’ Deferred Suspension probationary status may result in Suspension or Expulsion from the University.
4. Suspension* is a standard disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct. Suspension is the immediate termination of a students’ registration at The University of Tampa for the duration listed not to exceed four (4) years. Students who are suspended from the University will be withdrawn from their courses once the student conduct process is completed and will receive a “hold” on their student account which prevents course registration. This hold will not be lifted prior to the end date of the Suspension. Prior to re-enrollment students must complete the Student Conduct Suspension Clearance Process and complete a Student Conduct Suspension Clearance Petition form. Additionally, students may be subject to reapplication requirements as determined by Admissions
5. Expulsion* is a standard disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct. Expulsion is the immediate and permanent termination of a students’ registration at The University of Tampa and is effective the date listed. Students who are expelled will be withdrawn from their courses once the student conduct process is completed. Students who are expelled receive a permanent “hold” on their student account that will prevent future course registration at the University of Tampa.
*Students who are suspended or expelled from the University will receive no refund.
E. Additional Disciplinary Sanctions
1. Campus Service is an additional disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct. Campus Service requires students to provide a University of Tampa affiliated office or program assistance for a determined number 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 Assistant Dean of Students and/Director of Student Conduct or designee before beginning campus service hours.
2. Community Service is an additional disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct. Community service requires students to provide The University of Tampa campus community assistance for a determined number 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 Assistant Dean of Students and /Director of Student Conduct or designee before beginning community service hours.
3. Conduct Fines are an additional disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct. A conduct fine requires students to pay the fine amount to the University Bursar's Office.
4. Deferred Termination of Residency is an additional disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct. Deferred Termination of Residency is a probationary status for students who reside in university housing and is specific to violations committed within university housing. The Deferred Termination of Residency status will be for the duration listed above and may run concurrently with other standard disciplinary sanctions such as Disciplinary Probation and Deferred Suspension. Students who are placed on Deferred Termination of Residency are subject to having their housing contract terminated for further violations of the Student Code of Conduct and/or Campus Living Policies.
5. Discretionary Sanctions 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
f. Permanent No Contact Orders
6. EVERFI AlcoholEdu for Sanctions is an additional disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct. AlocoholEdu requires assigned students to complete an online learning module through the EVERFI portal on their MyUTampa account.
7. EVERFI Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging is an additional disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct. Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging requires assigned students to complete an online learning module through the EVERFI portal on their MyUTampa account.
8. Housing Room Reassignment is an additional disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct. Housing Room Reassignments require students to vacate their current housing assignment and be relocated to a new housing assignment by the Office of Residence Life and Housing.
9. Involuntary Course Withdrawal is an additional disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct. Involuntary course withdrawal 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.
10. IMPACT Feedback and Alcohol and Other Drug Assessment (IMPACT) is an additional disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct. The IMPACT sanction requires assigned students to complete an online survey in addition to any required follow-up appointments with Counseling Services regarding their survey results.
11. Marijuana 101 is an additional disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct. Marijuana 101 requires students to complete the 3rd Millennium Marijuana 101 course online.
12. Parental Notifications are an additional disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct. Parental Notifications are made by the Office of Student Conduct for certain violations of university policy in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The Office of Student Conduct will provide information consistent with FERPA exemptions to a student's parent or legal guardian. Notifications will be made via US mail to a student's permanent address on file with the University.
13. Prevention Fees are an additional disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct. Prevention Fees are associated with Alcohol, Drug and Drug Paraphernalia violations and are intended to prevent further violations of the University policy as well as to provide preventative educational programming related to Alcohol, Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia violations for students. Higher Prevention Fees are associated with repeated violations.
14. Registration Hold is a sanction placed directly onto a student’s University account prohibiting registration for classes or changes to an academic schedule.
15. Restitution is an additional disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct. Restitution requires students to pay for damaged, destroyed, or misused University property because of a student's actions or negligence.
16. Registered Student Organization On-Campus Restrictions is an additional disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct. On-Campus Restrictions are limitations and/or restrictions to a registered student organization regarding any official or unofficial on-campus activity which includes social activities.
17. Registered Student Organization Off-Campus Restrictions is an additional disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct. Off-Campus Restrictions are limitations and/or restrictions to a registered student organization regarding any official or unofficial off-campus activity which includes social activities.
18. Residential Restricted Access is an additional disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct. Restricted Access prevents students from accessing University residential facilities except for Vaughn Center floors 1 and 2, and the Morsani Hall dining area.
19. Restriction/Revocation of Privileges is an additional disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct. The Revocation of Privileges is a temporary suspension of a student's ability to utilize certain privileges afforded to students at the University.
20. Termination of Residency is an additional disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct specifically for residential students. Termination of Residency means a termination of a student’s housing contract with the Office of Residence Life and Housing. When a housing contact is terminated, students have five (5) business from the completion of their student conduct process to vacate their assigned space and return their keys to the Office of Residence Life and Housing. Students who are terminated from residency for violations of the Student Code of Conduct and/or Campus Living Policies receive no refund of their deposit or housing costs.
21. University Restricted Access is an additional disciplinary sanction issued by the Office of Student Conduct. University Restricted Access prevents students from accessing being on university property.