Edgewood College Judicial Affairs

Purpose of the Edgewood College Judicial Affairs Program
To uphold the standards of our community as outlined in our Student Code of Conduct and College Policies.

The Edgewood College Judicial Affairs Program conducts judicial processes that:

• Take an educational approach to student misconduct that promote learning and insight while balancing community safety
• Promote and uphold the Dominican Values of community, partnership, justice, truth and compassion.
• Are fair and promote individual responsibility, civility and accountability
• Promote ethical dialogue and critical thinking

Guiding Principles of the Judicial Process

The Judicial Affairs Program will use the following principles:

• The standard of evidence used in judicial cases is “more likely than not”
• Outcomes of cases will not be decided until all evidence is gathered
• Sanctions will be based on evidence presented at the hearing, individual circumstance, the severity of the violation, and the judicial history of the individual
• Confidentiality-All information presented in the course of conduct hearings and deliberations are strictly confidential
• Impartiality-All Judicial Board members are expected to adhere to high standards of impartiality. Knowing a student (as a classmate or having them in a class) is not reason to excuse a member from a hearing. Having a stake in the outcome of a hearing is a clear reason to not participate (e.g., a coach, a supervisor etc.). Personal interest in/knowledge of a case may be reason not to serve on the Judicial Board. Judicial Board members should notify the hearing officer of anyone attempting to influence their decision.

Student Judicial Learning Outcomes
Through the judicial process, students will experience the following outcomes:

• An examination of personal beliefs and values
• An awareness and utilization of alternative resolution skills
• A willingness to accept responsibility for individual actions and the consequences of those actions
• A willingness to understand the importance of civility as it relates to community
• Develop an understanding of what it means to act on personal values grounded in the five Dominican values
• Develop a sense of responsibility for self and community