Education Outcomes, Student Behavior, and Penalties
Oberlin Student Conduct System: Understanding the Sanctions
The Oberlin Student Conduct System is an educational-focused approach to managing student misconduct. This system employs various sanctions to address infractions, ranging from minor to major offenses.
Sanctions in the Oberlin Student Conduct System
- Educational Sanctions: These sanctions are designed to promote learning and self-improvement. They may include attending workshops, writing papers, or completing other educational activities. Some educational sanctions might require students to pay a fee to cover resource costs. Examples of educational sanctions include the Alcohol or Other Drug Online Workshop and counseling sessions.
- Status Sanctions: Status sanctions are imposed based on the severity of the infraction and a student's previous conduct history. A student found responsible may receive a status sanction such as Probation, Deferred Probation, or Suspension. Probation is a formal warning status that does not typically involve a fee itself, but adjustment applications or extensions might require a processing fee or administrative charge. For more specific information about fees and services related to status sanctions, it is recommended to contact a hearing officer or Associate Dean of Students Thom Julian.
- Restorative Sanctions: Restorative sanctions aim to repair the harm caused by the infraction. They may involve mediation, community service, or other restorative justice processes. These sanctions could include fees for facilitation or administrative oversight. Examples of restorative sanctions in the Oberlin Student Conduct System include Letters of Apology, Community Workshops or Service, and Restitution.
Additional Information
It is essential to note that the list of sanctions provided here is not exhaustive. For a complete list, refer to the official Oberlin Student Conduct Procedures. Furthermore, administrative costs can be associated with some educational sanctions, potentially resulting in fees for students.
For precise details on Oberlin College’s policies, fees, and contacts regarding the student conduct system and its sanctions, consult Oberlin’s official website or directly contact:
- Oberlin College Office of Student Conduct
- Dean of Students Office at Oberlin College
If you need help locating Oberlin’s official contact information or website pages related to student conduct, feel free to ask!
- Educational sanctions within the Oberlin Student Conduct System, such as attending workshops or writing papers, are intended for promoting learning and self-development, and might require students to pay a fee for resource costs.
- In addition to educational and status sanctions, restorative sanctions like mediation, community service, or Letters of Apology aim to repair the harm caused by the infraction, potentially involving fees for facilitation or administrative oversight.
