Student Technology Center Disciplinary Policy

I. Policy Overview

Users of Student Technology Center equipment and/or spaces are issued marks for equipment checkout infractions and disciplinary issues such as returning checkout items late, destruction of property, violent or abusive behavior, disruption of the facility, or stolen/lost checkout and facility items that are under the user’s care. Per the facility’s management, users can appeal for marks to be excused. See the Appeals section below for details.

II. Levels of Action for Equipment Checkout and Facility Infractions

1. Users can be given marks for different types of infractions, including those that violate university policies covering acceptable use of facilities, conduct, discrimination, harassment, violence, and weapons.
2. Infractions are categorized by levels A through F outlining the severity of infractions and the escalation of disciplinary actions. Infractions are tracked using marks. Users can accrue up to 30 marks per semester, which results in a semester ban. The Student Technology Center management will notify users who accrue enough marks to require disciplinary action.
3. Marks are reset to zero at the beginning of each semester with some exceptions. Marks accrued during spring semester will be reset after the second summer session. Exceptions include marks that may remain on a user’s record for infractions that constitute extreme user negligence or for cases sent to the student conduct disciplinary committee.
4. Not all cases will be sent to the disciplinary committee. Users can still accumulate marks and receive a facility ban for a month or a semester without being categorized as a case requiring further action.
5. Replacement costs will be assessed to the user’s account through UAConnect.
6. See the detailed tables in Appendices A and B for levels of action.

III. Documentation and User Access

1. The Student Technology Center records marks in a central repository maintained by supervisors. Information recorded for each user includes the number of marks, the reason for each mark given, as well as the date and time of the infraction and any other notes associated with the infraction.
2. Marks are only viewable by supervisors and the user themselves. The Student Technology Center does not share mark information with users about other individuals. Users can inquire about their marks by visiting the Student Technology Center front desk and showing their University ID card to a supervisor.

IV. Appeals

1. A user can appeal disciplinary penalties within one month of the time when the mark(s) is officially issued. Users are required to complete an appeal form and submit it to the Student Technology Center for departmental review.
2. The Student Technology Center will provide a decision on an appeal within five business days of the form being submitted. Appeal decisions are emailed to the user. The user can discuss a mark with a Student Technology Center supervisor, but an official appeal may only be ruled on by the appeals committee.
3. A mark can only be appealed once. All decisions on appeals are final.
4. The appeals committee is made up of Student Technology Center supervisors and the Student Technology Center manager.  

V. Adjudication

1. All instances of Code of Student Life violations will be referred to the Office of Student Standards and Conduct (OSSC) for adjudication.
2. The Student Technology Center reserves right to address student behavior internally following the levels of action outlined in Appendices A and B.
3. Appeals of disciplinary committee cases will not be argued or heard by the Student Technology Center. These cases will need to be addressed by the Office of the Dean of Students.

VI. Related Rules and Policies

The above policy is supported by the following university handbooks and policies.

• The Code of Student Life
• Code of Computing Practices
• Use of University Facilities and Outdoor Space
• University Equipment
• Lab Breakage Fees
• Campus Violence Policy and Procedures
• Weapons Policy
• Smoking Policy/Tobacco Use Policy
• Discrimination (Including Discriminatory Harassment) – Employment, Education, Programs and Services
• Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment

 

Appendix A: Levels of Action for Equipment Checkout and Facility Infractions

Infraction	Disciplinary Action and Marks
Level A Overdue return of item Area Violations  Eating in recording studios Being disruptive in areas where others are working Mild, non-directed profanity	1 mark per violation or per day overdue Area violation marks are issued per violation and may occur multiple times per day.
Level B Minor damage to equipment checkout item General campus code violations including: Vaping Smoking or using tobacco Drinking alcohol Possessing prohibited weapons	5 marks per violation or each item damaged Level B violations can result in disciplinary action and/or UAPD notification.
Level C Aggravated verbal abuse toward others in the facility including: Excessive profanity Sexist, racist or other discriminatory remarks/language	10 marks 2 Weeks Ban Report to OSSC
Level D Moderate to severe damage to equipment  Items stolen by third party Excessive aggressive behavior, including: Fighting Violent outbursts or actions Threatening behavior Academic Integrity	15 marks 1 month ban Replacement cost for item(s) Level D violations can result in notification of the OSSC for disciplinary action. Stolen item cost may be removed if item is returned.
Level E Destroyed equipment	20 marks 1 month ban Replacement cost for item(s)
Level F Lost equipment Purposeful destruction of university property Item stolen by user	30 marks Semester ban Replacement cost for item(s) Lost item cost may be removed if item is returned. Level F violations can result in notification of the Office of OSSC for disciplinary action.

 

Appendix B: Levels of Action for Facility Infractions per Total Marks

Total Marks	Action Taken
1-5	Warning email sent to user
5-10	Depending on review by Student Technology Center supervisors (Possible 1 week ban)
10-20	Depending on review by Student Technology Center supervisors (1 month ban)
20-30	Depending on review by Student Technology Center supervisors and escalation to manager (Semester ban)