Community Standards-Judicial Affairs
Statement of Mission and Purpose
The office of Community Standards- Judicial Affairs enhances the Saint Francis University Community by celebrating the community values of the institution while respecting the rights of the individual. The office will facilitate the social, ethical, and intellectual development of all students by maintaining a student judicial system and programs which foster intellectual development, student engagement, social justice, self understanding and responsible leadership.
The goals of the Judicial Affairs process are:
- to promote a campus environment that supports the overall educational mission of the University;
- to protect the University community from disruption and harm;
- to encourage appropriate standards of individual and group behavior;
- Assisting students in understanding and navigating university policies, procedures and protocols;
- to foster ethical values and civic virtues
- to foster personal learning and growth while at the same time holding individuals and groups accountable to the standards of expectations established by the Code of Conduct.
The Office Community Standards-Judicial Affairs fulfills its mission by providing programs and services that:
- Develop, disseminate, interpret, and enforce campus rules and regulations.
- Design educational opportunities that allow students to use critical thinking skills to determine appropriate behaviors and the consequences for unacceptable and/or inappropriate behaviors
- Intervene effectively when behavior violates the Code of Conduct.
For additional information, please contact
Lynne Banks,Associate Dean of Students230 Padua Hall814-472-3002lbanks@francis.edu