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University Conduct Board Application


The University Conduct Board (UCB) hears cases in which students are charged with non-academic violations of the Code of Student Conduct. The UCB is comprised of students, faculty, and staff from across the university. Undergraduate Student Government, Council of Graduate Students, and Inter-Professional Council appoint a total of 25 students to serve on the board. Upon recommendation by the Director of Student Conduct, the Vice President for Student Life appoints 15 faculty and staff to serve three-year, renewable terms. By modeling civility and care during, what can often be, a challenging experience for students, the UCB provides a valuable service to the entire university by upholding the university’s standards through a fair and impartial hearing.

UCB members commit their time and energy to support our mission to uphold the Code of Student Conduct, using an educational and holistic approach to discipline whenever possible. They demonstrate sound judgment while adjudicating student conduct matters during a critical time in a student’s college experience. Due to the hours spent in the hearings, in training, and in development we ask that those applying to become a member of the UCB submit a letter of support from their direct supervisor to serve on the board during business hours.

Applicant and Supervisor Information

Please list your information (applicant) AND the information of your direct supervisor. To add your direct supervisor click "Add Another Party" and include their information.  

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All UCB members must complete training at least once each year. The training includes: -Developing skills to ask questions that are more likely to elicit responses with relevant information; -Appreciating how trauma, the passage of time and other factors may affect a participant’s memory; -Learning how to evaluate the weight and credibility of information presented during the hearing; and  -Understanding and applying the “preponderance of the evidence” standard to render a decision.  All board members must attend all training and development sessions deemed necessary by the Student Conduct staff. There are two training options for this year's annual training. This includes Wednesday, August 30, 2023 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. or Friday, September 8, 2023 from 9 a.m. -12 p.m. You only need to attend one of these trainings. Trainings will be held in person and location details will be shared later o. I understand that if I do not attend training I will be unable to be considered for membership to the University Conduct Board.(Required)
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Members of the UCB must maintain the integrity of the conduct process. Members should not make accusations, or statements of any kind, which cannot be supported, have no relevance to the hearing, and/or create an unnecessarily antagonistic hearing environment. UCB members must consider their own biases before and during each hearing and avoid making statements or conclusions that show bias or prejudice towards any party or witness participating in the hearing. Do have any concern upholding the integrity of the conduct process?(Required)
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I have submitted a letter of support from my direct supervisor or will request that my supervisor email a letter directly to bell.1776@osu.edu. I understand that I will not be able to move forward in the process if Student Conduct does not receive a letter of support. Note: This letter does not need to be extensive. It serves as the supervisor's acknowledgment of the potential time commitment and support for the opportunity to serve in this capacity.(Required)
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Supervisor Letter of Support

Please submit a letter of support from your direct supervisor or you may direct the supervisor to email a letter directly to bell.1776@osu.edu. This letter does not need to be extensive. It serves as the supervisor's acknowledgment of the potential time commitment and support for the opportunity to serve in this capacity. 5GB maximum total size.
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