Mission, Purpose, & Tenets
Mission Statement
As a central function of the Dean of Students Office, Student Conduct promotes a safe campus environment by educating students about their freedoms, rights, and responsibilities. Student Conduct engages students in a developmental process to help them understand the impact of their behavior on themselves and the PWSC/UAA community.
Purpose
The purpose of Student Conduct is to ensure that all students have the same opportunity to learn in a safe environment free from disruption. Student Conduct addresses student behavior to help students learn ethical decision-making skills. Student Conduct educates students about alcohol, drugs, personal wellness and safety to encourage them to make good choices that will positively influence their well-being and academic success.
Tenets
In shaping the nature of the student disciplinary process, Student Conduct strives:
- To regard each student as an individual, deserving individual attention, consideration and respect
- To consider the facts fully and carefully before resolving any case
- To speak candidly and honestly to each student
- To hold each student to a high standard of behavior, both to protect the campus community, and to promote student moral development
- To recognize the reality of human fallibility, as well as the stresses associated with collegiate life, and to demonstrate compassion, understanding, and a sense of humor
- To contribute to the educational mission of the University by designating policies, conducting programs, and offering instruction that contributes to the positive development of the entire student body