Letters from J-Board

William Dalsen

December 1, 2003Dear,

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the results of your Judicial Board hearing on November 30, 2003. The board has unanimously found you in violation of Disruptive Conduct, the Alcohol Policy and the Drug Policy.

The board as decided on the following sanctions:

Disciplinary probation – effective immediately and continuing through the remainder of the 2003-04 academic year. This means that any further violation of the Social Code shall result in a minimum penalty of suspension. During this probationary period you are not allowed to park or drive a vehicle on University property, and you will not be permitted to participate in the parking lottery.

The Judicial Board applauds your intentions to pursue educational means to deal with your alcohol and/or drug problem. You are required to continue to meet on a regular basis with a counselor in Counseling Services (as you indicated you are already doing) throughout your probation.

In addition, you are required to write a formal letter of apology to _________ and _________. The letter should be submitted to Dean Truesdell no later than December 10, 2003 and she will see that they receive it.

If you wish to appeal this decision you must inform the President, in writing, within three days of receiving this letter.

The members of the Board hope you understand that our responsibility is to hear all formal complaints, decide if a violation has been committed and apply a sanction when warranted. We hope you understand that you need to respect the rights of others if we are to maintain a satisfactory living and learning environment at Lawrence. The college community must insist upon the cooperation and responsible judgment of all students.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the hearing or the appeals process, please contact me or the Dean of Students, Nancy Truesdell.

Sincerely,
Kit Okimoto
Chair, Judicial Board

January 19, 2004
Dear,

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the results of your Judicial Board hearing on January 18, 2004. The Judicial Board has unanimously found you in violation of Disruptive Conduct. Specifically, you have been found in violation of policy by (1) threatening or disrupting the administrative or service function of the University and the educational objectives of any member of the Lawrence community and (2) engaging in theft, vandalism and misuse of University property.

The board has decided on the following sanction:

Suspension – effective immediately and through Term II of the 2003-2004 academic year. This means you are separated from university residence, classes, activities, and privileges for the current term. After this term, readmission to the University is automatic. In addition, be aware that whenever you return to campus, the Board has decided that you will be placed on disciplinary probation for one complete term.

If you wish to appeal this decision you must inform the President, in writing, within three days of receiving this letter.

The members of the Board encourage you to continue to seek help for the personal problems you have identified. The Board hopes you understand that it is our responsibility to hear all formal complaints, decide if a violation has been committed, and apply a sanction when warranted. We hope you understand that you need to respect the rights of others if we are to maintain a satisfactory living and learning environment at Lawrence. The college community must insist upon the cooperation and responsible judgment of all students. The Board hopes that you use the time away to reflect upon your behavior and that you return with a renewed understanding of your responsibility to the campus community.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the hearing or the appeals process, please contact me or the Dean of Students, Nancy Truesdell.

Sincerely,
Kit Okimoto
Chair, Judicial Board

February 2, 2004

Dear,

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the results of your Judicial Board hearing on Sunday, February 1, 2004. The Judicial Board has unanimously found you in violation of university policy regarding kegs on campus.

The board has decided on the following sanction of:

Residential Warning – constitutes that further violation of the Social Code may result in expulsion from the residence in which you are living.

If you wish to appeal this decision you must inform President Warch, in writing, within three days of receiving this letter.

The members of the Board hope you understand that our responsibility is to hear all formal complaints, decide if a violation has been committed and apply a sanction when warranted. We hope you understand that you need to respect the rights of others if we are to maintain a satisfactory living and learning environment at Lawrence. The college community must insist upon the cooperation and responsible judgment of all students, and the Board appreciates your willingness to accept responsibility for your actions.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the hearing or the appeals process, please contact me or the Dean of Students, Nancy Truesdell.

Sincerely,
Kit Okimoto
Chair, Judicial Board