What is a sanction and why was my daughter/son given one?
Sanctions are educational or corrective measures designed to teach students why certain behavior is inappropriate and not condoned and to ensure that certain behavior not occur in the future. Sanctions are not designed to be punitive, but rather, the focus is on education. College is a time of learning, and sanctions help facilitate learning when a student has engaged in behaviors that violate the Universitys Code of Conduct (Student Rights and Responsibilities document). Sometimes, behavior is so serious and severe that the University is forced to become more punitive, up to and including sanctions of suspension. However, for the most part, sanctions are educational in nature. Sanctions are typically discussed with the student and the student is given a chance to participate in designing sanctions that would be educational. The following reflective objectives/desired outcomes apply to University sanctions: A.
