Staff Involvement in Hearing Committees

The Value of Participation


Staff members who participate in the Review Committees provide a valuable service to the UCR community. By assisting in the adjudication of serious and/or recurring alleged violations of the UC Standards of Conduct , the Committee members:
  • contribute to the co-curricular education and development of students, and;
  • assist in the retention and matriculation of students who might not otherwise succeed academically due to their choices.

Participation also provides Staff with valuable professional development experiences in:

  • communication skills;
  • decision making;
  • policy analysis, and;
  • student development.

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How Staff Can Participate


If you wish to serve on the Student Conduct Committee, send an email to conduct@ucr.edu with the following information:
  • Name
  • Department
  • Title
  • Extension/Phone number
  • Email Address
  • Name of Supervisor

Due to the fact that Staff are expected to serve on the Committee and fulfill other obligations--such as training or in-service attendance--during work hours, it is recommended that Staff members communicate with their supervisors regarding their desire to serve on the Student Conduct Committee.

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Service Requirements


Staff members who serve on the Student Conduct Committee are expected to:
  • Maintain a high degree of confidentiality regarding student cases.
  • Be available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and or Thursday (2 Hearing days per week) from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
  • Fulfill 3-5 hours time commitment per week on weeks Staff is selected to take part in hearings, trainings, and other programming.

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Student Conduct Committee


Per Section 6.40 of the UCR Administration of Standards:
  • The Student Conduct Committee determines whether students or recognized student organizations have violated the Standards of Conduct and, if so, what action should be taken.
  • The Student Conduct Committee is drawn from a pool of sixteen to assure ready availability of hearing panels: Six undergraduate students, two graduate students, four faculty and four staff are appointed annually by the Executive Vice Chancellor. Faculty members are nominated by the Academic Senate; undergraduate members are appointed by the recognized student government; graduate students are nominated by the Graduate Student Association; and staff are nominated by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Students must have completed at least two terms at UCR before serving on the Committee. Students who have been suspended or are on academic or disciplinary probation, evicted from University Housing for reasons related to conduct, or who have a case pending before the Student Conduct Committee are not eligible to serve as committee members.
  • Terms for faculty and staff are two years; students serve for one year (Spring through Spring). Student Conduct Committee members may reapply or be reappointed for additional term(s).
  • A quorum of the committee consists of five persons, with at least one student and one faculty or staff member plus the Chair. In the absence of a quorum, the hearing will be rescheduled.

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