Student Conduct Committee

The Student Conduct Committee (SCC) is convened for specific instances of student conduct concerns. Its membership will vary based on whether the student is an undergraduate or graduate. It will consist of: Associate Dean (Grad/Undergrad); Head Advisor (Grad/Undergrad); Chair of Curriculum Committee (Grad/Undergrad); and the ADTLE (ex oficio/non-voting). The Associate Dean (Grad/Undergrad) chairs the group and is responsible for facilitating the determination potential sanctions or outcomes. This may be via email, or where necessary, the chair may convene a meeting of the committee.

Public information for COB students on academic and behavior policies: https://business.oregonstate.edu/student-experience/advising/resources/academic-policy-standards Links to an external site.

Second Instance of Academic Misconduct

In a case of a second instance of academic misconduct, according to COB policy, a student is automatically “suspended” from the college. This means: not allowed to register for future classes; removed from any class they are registered for which has not yet begun; allowed to complete courses that are currently in progress. The suspension is pending determination by the SCC as to whether they should be “dismissed” from the college. Dismissal means: removed from the major and not allowed to take classes or progress in the major during the period of dismissal. For specifics about these consequences and processes for implementing them, please see the public-facing webpage above (also here).

In the case of a second instance of academic misconduct, a student would be informed that their case was being reviewed by the COB for further consequences in the letter they received in the resolution of their academic misconduct case. This information automatically goes to the associate dean of graduate/undergraduate studies for the college, and the College Hearing Office (ADTLE) would also bring this to the attention of the relevant associate dean. The relevant associate dean would then convene the SCC to determine if the student should be dismissed from the college. The student would be informed of the committee's decision by a letter from the relevant associate dean. Note that an appeal process exists and is on the website referenced above.

The Conduct Committee will review the student’s record, any specific departures from law, College, or University regulations and policies, and any progress that has been made toward resolving academic concerns. After review, the Conduct Committee may recommend immediate Dismissal from the College, or may recommend an alternative status, such as Suspension or Probation. The Conduct Committee may also prescribe a plan to address specific academic or behavioral concerns.
If a student is Dismissed from the College, the College will request the Registrar to remove the student from the Business Major. The College will inform the student that they have been removed from the major and placed in the UESP major, and inform them that they are welcome to pursue a different college/major if they wish. They will also be provided the link to the "Procedures for Declaring Majors" page (https://advising.oregonstate.edu/procedures-declaring-majors Links to an external site.).
During a period of Dismissal, a student cannot participate in or be registered for classes in the College of Business. A determination of Dismissal will include a date after which the student may request readmission to the College. Periods of Dismissal may range from one term to permanent, with no option for readmission. Requests for readmission must be made to the Conduct Committee. Readmission is not guaranteed.
In a request for readmission, the Conduct Committee will review the student’s record, including completion of any required actions administered as part of a behavioral or academic misconduct case. Students requesting readmission must meet current criteria for admission to the College and must be found likely to uphold the College’s standards for professional conduct and academic integrity. In addition, students applying for readmission must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Conduct Committee, their commitment to personal integrity and ability to uphold the College’s Code of Ethics.
If the College’s academic standards or requirements have changed since the student was last a College of Business major, the student will be subject to the more recent standards or requirements.

Student Behavior and COB Code of Honor

We are currently investigating whether (and if so, how) the College of Business could proceed with sanctions against students for violations of the COB Code of Honor. Typically, student conduct issues, like academic misconduct issues, are handled according to a university process and not by individual colleges. The COB is different because most colleges do not have their own codes of behavior and conduct.