Community Standards and Conduct Review

The philosophy of Siena College regarding matters of student conduct is grounded in fostering student skills and understanding of what it takes to live responsibly in community, focusing on the growth and development of the individual within the greater context of the community.  To foster responsible conduct and personal accountability, disciplinary procedures and penalties for violations of rules and regulations are designed for personal growth in moral and ethical development while protecting the College community in order to enable the community to pursue its stated mission. Conduct which disrupts the community will be addressed appropriately. The Franciscan Values DORS Initiative (Diversity, Optimism, Respect and Service) is often used as a framework for addressing student misconduct. Siena College considers members of its community to be mature individuals who are responsible for establishing and accepting appropriate standards of conduct. Each person is expected to conduct himself/herself in accordance with the regulations of the College and such laws of the Town, State, and Federal governments that apply, and particularly to respect the rights of other members of the community.

The Office of Student Affairs is responsible for handling incidents of student and student group misconduct. The Dean of Students oversees the Student Conduct Process. Any question of interpretation regarding the Code of Conduct and/or the Conduct Review Procedures shall be referred to the Vice President for Student Affairs, Dean of Students or designee for final determination.