Sanctions
It is possible that a student may not be eligible to participate in SNHU sponsored activities or trips if the student is not in good social standing with the university based on a judicial sanction imposed,
The following list of sanctions is meant to be illustrative rather than exhaustive. The university reserves the right to create additional sanctions based on the nature of the misconduct. Sanctions may include, but are not limited to:
Behavioral Agreement/Contract--In certain circumstances, a behavioral agreement is developed by a member of the SNHU staff. This agreement outlines specific behaviors acceptable among all parties involved.
Community Service--This sanction may be imposed when, in the view of the hearing officer or board, the student’s actions have infringed on the community in some manner necessitating the student to provide positive service back to the community. The amount of service and deadline for completion will be described in the written notification to the student.
Educational Sanctioning--A non-punitive sanction usually imposed in conjunction with another sanction. The educational sanction must be completed within the manner and time stated as part of the sanction. Participation in certain programs may be withheld or restricted until educational sanctions are completed.
Expulsion from Southern New Hampshire University--If a student is expelled from SNHU, he/she is permanently dismissed from the university without opportunity for readmission. This sanction may only be imposed by the vice president for student affairs or designee after a hearing. If expelled from the university, the student will be persona non grata on all university facilities and from all university functions.
Fines--Fines are imposed on a case by case basis. Fines pertaining to the SNHU Alcohol and other Drug Policies are explained in full detail under the disciplinary responses to AOD violations section in the student handbook.
Judicial Educator Educational Computer Module--As part of an educational sanction, the student could be referred to the Judicial Educator, an online assignment that you are required to complete. Modules included in this program are based on particular topics. Deadlines for completing these modules will be included in the written notification to the student.
Loss of Privileges--Exclusion from specifically stated facilities, services, or activities for a designated period of time. Examples include, but are not limited to, loss of parking privileges, prohibition from entering certain residence halls, prohibition from university sponsored activities, room change restrictions, etc.
Residence Probation- -Students are placed on residence probation for minimally one semester, and the hearing officer reserves the right to determine the length of probation based on the incident and the student’s past history. Any violation of university policy during the probationary period would result in the student’s referral for residence suspension.
Restitution—Students may be required to pay the full cost of damage(s), as determined by the hearing officer. This could include the cost of materials and labor for the repair. In addition, restitution could include the cost of replacing damaged, destroyed, or stolen property.
Summary Suspension--If a student’s behavior becomes a danger or risk to the safety of the university community or to his/her own safety, the vice president for student affairs or designee may authorize immediate temporary suspension. Once required to leave campus under such an order, the student must depart immediately or face charges for trespassing and additional disciplinary action. If the student is not physically able to leave the campus safely, then appropriate means will be provided.
If the student must return to campus for any reason—for example, taking an exam, meeting with an administrator, pursuing rights to a hearing—and the student is under summary suspension, he/she must have the permission of the vice president for student affairs or designee.
A summary suspension ends when lifted by the vice president for student affairs or his designee, or when the disciplinary finding on the incident is concluded.
Suspension held in Abeyance--Suspension from the university or from residence halls may be “held in abeyance.” This means that the suspension would not be enforced immediately, but is “in place.” Notice of this status will require that specific conditions be fulfilled. Any violation of those conditions will result, at a minimum, in immediate enforcement of the suspension – without a hearing. It may also result in further disciplinary action.
Suspension from Residence Life--Suspension from residence life, whether for a period of time or indefinitely, automatically carries with it the status of persona non grata in the residential areas. If the student has lost the privilege to live on campus, he/she is barred from the residence areas entirely and will only be allowed in the Athletic Complex, Shapiro Library, Student Center, Robert Frost, Exeter and Stark Halls, the Hospitality Building, Webster Hall, or Belknap Hall only between 7:30 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. The student’s vehicle may only be on campus during that time, and parking is restricted to Lot 1 or 12.
Suspension from Southern New Hampshire University--Suspension means that the student is dismissed from Southern New Hampshire University for a given period, with an opportunity for readmission. This sanction may only be imposed by the vice president for student affairs or designee after a hearing. If suspended from the university, the student will be persona non grata on all university facilities and from all university functions for the period of his/her suspension.
University Social Probation--University social probation is a serious form of disciplinary warning, with conditions, imposed by the vice president for student affairs or designee. Violations of the conditions may result in a student being suspended or expelled from the university. All reports of future violations by that student will be referred directly to the vice president of student affairs or designee for appropriate action.
Written Warning--A warning consists of formal notification that the student has violated the SNHU community standards and advises that repetition will result in a more severe sanction.