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Judicial Affairs & Dispute Resolution -- JADR
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Does the JADR keep records?In order to maintain trust between students seeking advice regarding conflict, the JADR maintains confidentiality as one of its highest priorities. The Ombuds keeps no identifying records of visits with students. In cases involving mediation, only those records decided by both parties as appropriate are kept. In cases involving a violation of the Student Rights and Responsibilities, Judicial Affairs is required by campus policy to keep records of all cases and possible resulting sanctions.
Where can I get a copy of the Student Code?
The student code can be found in UVSC's Policies and Procedures. You can find it at UVSC Policies and Procedures.
Can JADR provide me with an advocate for cases involving faculty and staff?
JADR focuses more on remaining neutral as opposed to adopting roles of advocacy. In serious cases of discrimination or sexual harassment, JADR will send you to the correct department.
Can JADR testify at formal legal proceedings?
JADR holds confidentiality as one of its highest priorities. Members of JADR testify only if subpoenaed by the courts. As a contract of confidentiality, the Ombuds keeps no records involving student visits and consequently is unable to give information concerning legal cases.
Can JADR assist me with legal services if I'm already engaged in a formal grievance process or represented by legal counsel?
No. JADR doesn't consist of lawyers and are required under law to avoid giving legal counsel.
Can the university take judicial action against me for things I have done off-campus?
Only under certain circumstances involving two students or cases in which compelling evidence shows that a student's actions reflect adversely on UVSC is judicial action taken.
Will there be a disciplinary record maintained if I am found not responsible for an offense?
Records pertaining to the judicial process and its conclusion are kept. These records are not tied in any way to any official school records or transcripts.
JADR holds confidentiality as one of its highest priorities. Members of JADR testify only if subpoenaed by the courts. As a contract of confidentiality, the Ombuds keeps no records involving student visits and consequently is unable to give information concerning legal cases.
Can JADR assist me with legal services if I'm already engaged in a formal grievance process or represented by legal counsel?
No. JADR doesn't consist of lawyers and are required under law to avoid giving legal counsel.
Can the university take judicial action against me for things I have done off-campus?
Only under certain circumstances involving two students or cases in which compelling evidence shows that a student's actions reflect adversely on UVSC is judicial action taken.
Will there be a disciplinary record maintained if I am found not responsible for an offense?
Records pertaining to the judicial process and its conclusion are kept. These records are not tied in any way to any official school records or transcripts.