Enforcement of Guidelines
An integral part of community living is total student participation in enforcement of the community living guidelines.
It is the responsibility of the student development staff to communicate to all students the objectives, philosophy, and specific interpretation of the guidelines. A "community guidelines agreement" is signed by the student as part of the registration process. An opportunity for feedback from the student body is important. We realize that this communication feedback process must be continuous throughout the school year. We suggest the following as some of the possible channels for this ongoing process: student government, residence hall councils and meetings, and student publications. Each member of the community is responsible for knowing, abiding by, and helping to enforce these guidelines. The effectiveness of these guidelines is greatly enhanced by peer enforcement and responsibility.
The VP and Dean of Student Development is the responsible officer of the University for instructing students in the standards of Trevecca Nazarene University and for the administration of discipline. Aided by the Student Life Council, judicial councils, associate deans, director of counseling, resident directors, and resident assistants. The VP and Dean of Student Development has the authority to discipline without reference to those persons, committees, and/or councils. In cases of dismissal and suspension, the VP and Dean of Student Development consults with appropriate persons, such as those listed above. The type of discipline depends on the degree of violation of University policy. The most serious disciplinary procedure involves dismissal. Short of dismissal, a student may be suspended and/or placed on social probation. Violation of probation may result in dismissal. Lesser infractions may bring imposition of fines, restitution/reconciliation and/or social restrictions/sanctions. Since each case is unique, it is difficult to categorically state the exact penalty for each offense. Many factors enter into this decision, such as the nature and extent of the offense, the attitude of the offender, and the impact upon others in the community.