THE OFFICE OF JUDICIAL AFFAIRS AND COMPLIANCE
Academic communities exist to facilitate the process of acquiring and exchanging knowledge and understanding, to enhance the personal and intellectual development of its members, and to advance the interests of society. In order to realize these goals, community members must be free from the threat of personal injury or harm; bias or harassment; intimidation or coercion; the threat of damage or loss of their property; the disruption of community educational and social activities; unreasonable interference with the exchange of concepts and ideas; and unreasonable interference with the administration of the campus and its services. University standards of conduct and the related disciplinary and administrative systems exist to maintain a campus environment that optimizes the potential for personal and academic growth by articulating community values, promoting positive behavior, and addressing situations and/or individual or group actions that compromise the integrity of the campus community and the freedoms of its members.
The Office of Judicial Affairs and Compliance is comprised of three primary functional areas:
- Judicial Affairs:
New York University students are expected to conduct their academic and non-academic life in a manner that demonstrates consideration for the rights, property, and interests of other community members and to share with faculty and administrators the responsibility for promoting a climate of academic and social integrity. Behavior by students that violates the University Rules of Student Conduct is addressed by the Office of Judicial Affairs in the Division of Student Affairs. Other forms of inappropriate conduct may be addressed by the following University offices:
- The Department of Residential Education Judicial Affairs has jurisdiction over behavior by students living within University owned housing (or their guests) that violates residence hall related policies. Certain cases may be referred to the Office of Judicial Affairs.
- Academic Schools:
Each academic School has jurisdiction over behavior that occurs within that School or violates a School policy. Students are advised to familiarize themselves with the applicable behavioral policies set forth by the NYU School in which they are enrolled.
- Student Activities:
Matters involving behavior by student clubs and organizations, including fraternities and sororities, that violates the terms of their recognition are subject to review through the Office of Student Activities.
- BIAS, HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE
New York University is committed to maintaining a campus environment that is free of bias, prejudice, discrimination and/or harassment predicated upon race, gender and/or gender identity or expression, color, religious, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected basis. Such behavior is prohibited by law and undermines the character and purpose of the University. Given the sensitive nature of this type of conduct, all reports of such incidents/behavior (including all forms of sexual misconduct) will be addressed in accordance with these policies and procedures.
- STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
Procedures are available to any New York University student to resolve any grievance involving an alleged violation directly affecting that student, by any member of the University community while acting in an official capacity, of any of the written policies of the University or the School in which the student is enrolled. A student who has been unable to resolve such a grievance at the School/Unit level may appeal the decision of the rendering University official or panel to the University Judicial Board in accordance with these policies and procedures.
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Campus Safety and Security Information
The Office of Judicial Affairs and Compliance works cooperatively with the Department of Public Safety to maintain a safe and secure campus environment that is conducive to the personal growth and well-being of all members of the University community.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
This federal law sets forth the limited exceptions in which disciplinary information can be shared with parents. A student who wishes to allow Judicial Affairs officers to discuss his/her case with a parent must come to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (601 Kimmel Center) and complete a FERPA waiver to allow the appropriate administrators to do so.
Student Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs
The University considers the abuse or inappropriate use of alcohol and other drugs to be hazardous to an individual’s health and safety and an impediment to his/her academic and personal success. Furthermore, the behavior frequently associated with the use of alcohol and other drugs can be disruptive and can compromise the interests of others within the University community. The University’s Policy on Alcohol and other Drugs and the manner in which it will respond to incidents involving the use, possession, or distribution of alcohol and other drugs within the University community are set forth in these documents.
Policies and Procedures for NYU Computer and Network Users
All students are urged to become familiar with, and abide by, the University’s policies on computer and network use.
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