• The student conduct process is meant to be educational and developmental; not punitive.
  • The mission of the Student Conduct Program is to provide a holistic and transformative learning experience for all students.
  • The Student Conduct Program strives to resolve allegations of misconduct in a fair, timely, and socially-just manner that balances the needs of the individual student and the College community at large.
  • A Grinnell College community member (i.e., student, faculty, or staff) makes the decision to file a formal complaint.
  • A Statement of Complaint and Request for a Hearing form, available from Student Affairs staff and other administrators and faculty, is obtained and completed.
  • The completed Statement of Complaint and Request for a Hearing form is turned into the Dean of Students (or designee).
  • Upon receipt of this completed form by the Dean of Students (or designee), the respondent will be notified and have two business days to respond in writing.
  • The Complainant will be notified and given a copy of the response when all forms are completed.
  • A hearing will be scheduled as quickly as possible (typically within 5-7 business days of the offense)
  • The College Hearing Board and Judicial Council are comprised of members of the College community.
  • The Dean of Students (or designee) may be present at the hearing to assist with procedural matters regarding student conduct policies and procedures. The Dean of Students (or designee) may also remain with the board or council during the deliberations.
  • Student respondents and student complainants are able to have advisers present during the hearing as a support network. Please note: advisers cannot speak on behalf of any party and cannot serve as witnesses.
  • The hearing will be conducted in a confidential and closed environment.
  • College Hearing Board and Judicial Council meetings will be digitally audio recorded.
  • Immediately following the hearing, if possible, the hearing board will deliberate the findings of fact of the case to render a decision and make recommend sanction(s) to the Vice-President for Student Affairs, if the respondent(s) is/are found responsible.
  • Students found responsible to have violated College policy will receive a written outcome letter from the Vice-President for Student Affairs shortly after the hearing (typically within 5-7 business days).
  • Students may not appeal their case simply because they do not like the outcome; rather, one of four specific criteria (explained in the appeals section) must be met.