Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution

The Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution is committed to an educational and developmental process that balances the needs of the individual students with the needs of the Marymount University community. In order to accomplish this aim, the office has four philosophical tenets.

Prevention

The Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution educates students about appropriate standards of conduct within a university community through programming and dialogue before issues occur. The program seeks to reduce incidents by educating students about healthy decision-making, constructive discourse, and bystander intervention.

Intervention

The Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution identifies the personal, educational, and social influences that result in behavioral and academic misconduct on campus and intervenes through diverse methods of resolution that place emphasis on relationships, personal decision making, community obligations, and student learning.

Harm Reduction

The Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution engages students in the examination of the impact of their behaviors on their relationships with the community and community members. After identifying the impact of their behaviors, the office guides students towards repairing these relationships and reducing harm

Retention

The Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution focuses on retaining students, when possible, through creating opportunities for students to learn from their experiences and decisions. By creating individualized outcomes, Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution offers students an opportunity to remain a part of the Marymount University community.