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OFFICE OF STUDENT CONDUCT ANNUAL REPORT

2014-2015

The Mission of the Office of Student Conduct is to support student-centered learning and concepts of fairness and due process, while striking a

balance between community standards and individual behavior.

Nathaniel D. Schultz M.S. & Benjamin Endres M.A.

Director of Student Conduct & Student Conduct Specialist

6/15/15

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DULUTH

OSC ANNUAL REPORT FY15 June 30, 2015

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OFFICE OF STUDENT CONDUCT

ANNUAL REPORT

June 1, 2014- May 31, 2015

Produced by the

Office of Student Conduct

245 Kirby Plaza

1208 Kirby Drive

Duluth, MN 55812

[email protected]

www.d.umn.edu/conduct/

The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color,

creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or

gender expression.

This publication is available in alternative formats upon request. Please contact Nathaniel Schultz with the Office of Student Conduct by calling

(218) 726-8969, emailing [email protected], or by visiting 245 Kirby Plaza 1208 Kirby Drive, Duluth, MN 55812.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.d.umn.edu/conduct/




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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary

Page 4

Salient Points Page 5

Stories Page 6

Mission, Vision, and Values Page 8

Goals Page 9

Employee Engagement Action Plan Page 10

Committee Participation

Background/Clearance Checks Page 11

Event Information Page 12

Academic Integrity Page 13

Summary of Cases Page 14

Summary of Charges Page 15

Demographics Page 17

Sanctions Implemented, Location, and Alcohol Breakdown Page 19

Extended Data Breakdown Page 21

Breakdown by College Page 23

Location Breakdown Page 24

Alcohol Incident Trends Page 25

Comparison Trends Report Page 29

Chemical Health Advisory Committee Data 0

Sex and Gender Violence Data Page 32

Budget Breakdown Page 33

Assessment Plan Page 34



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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Background

At the University of Minnesota Duluth, the Office of Student Conduct (OSC) contributes to the University goals and continues to strive for improvement and innovation. Over the

past few years, updated legislation and compliance has been altering the function of many student conduct offices. At UMD we remain committed to an educational process with

all the necessary elements for compliance. The OSC shares the Annual Report publicly and with its internal and external constituents. This Annual Report will share the 2014-2015

statistics (charges, findings, sanctions, breakdown by college and residence hall) with some analysis, stories from various constituents, University-wide involvement, committee

participation, assessment results, budget, and strategic plan.

Outcomes

The Annual Report is a yearly process; there are continuous changes made for the betterment of our office, service to students and employees, processes, and policies. This year

some of the changes include: website improvement (a tab on Sex and Gender Violence, improved flow charts of processes, additional definitions, a Records webpage, Academic

Integrity Violation Sanctioning Suggestions, and gender inclusive options on the reporting form), production of Sex and Gender Violence: a Guide for Students, partnering with

Academic Affairs to increase reporting of Academic Dishonesty, diversity training in team meetings, updated the Chemical Health Assessment agreement, alignment of Housing

and Residence Life conduct processes, Maxient correspondence includes a disability statement, and staff adjustments. 2014-2015 was a challenging year as reported sex and

gender violence incidents increased due to significant guidance from the U.S. Department of Education, the Violence Against Women Act (specifically amendments to the Clery

Act), Minnesota Omnibus Bill, and media coverage regarding sexual misconduct.

As stated above, staffing changes include the appointment of new staff member, Benjamin Endres, and new student assistant, Hannah Schleder. Ben and Hannah have been

absolute tremendous additions to the OSC team. Additionally, the OSC continues to have 20% FTE support from the Student Life Office Manager, Carrie Gange. The OSC had

two student employees, Chelsea Tunell and Shelby Curry, graduate this year. With the two vacancies, the OSC has hired new employees, McCall Halliday and Abby Fischer, for

the 2015-2016 academic year.

Conclusions

The Office of Student Conduct is one of the main entities that works with students’ to resolve disciplinary matters and behavioral concerns. Our aim is to help students develop as

engaged, responsible, global citizens. We strive to have a transparent process where our office can support the University and our community. We have and continue to update our

process to better serve our community.



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SA LI ENT PO INT S & TR E NDS

1302 Total Charges

ϕ 1166 charges were found responsible

ϕ 18 were found not responsible

Sex and Gender Violence increased to 24 cases in FY15

ϕ The increase of Sex and Gender Violence cases may be contributed to the exposure of sexual assaults in the media, significant guidance from the U.S.

Department of Education regarding Title IX, and Violence Against Women Act amendments to Clery.

268 cases of Illegal or Unauthorized Use or Possession of Alcohol

ϕ Up from 228 in Fall 2013

18 Social hosts in Spring 2015

ϕ Up from 9 in Spring 2014

Drug numbers were much lower than in FY14

ϕ However, we had over 12 cases of drug sales/manufacturing

Consistent with last year, students in LSBE programs represent the highest number of incidents

Increase in Academic Dishonesty Cases

ϕ 56 in FY15 from 20 in FY14

As a measure to increase reports and enforcement of Academic Integrity, the OSC and Dr. Erwin presented to the Council of Deans. Additionally, the

OSC presented to the CLA Academic Standards Committee. The CLA Academic Standards Committee recommended presenting at Dept. Meetings.

Additionally, disruptive classroom conduct increased (3x) from FY14 to FY15.

OSC participated in 17 committees and subcommittees

1,469 Background Checks

ϕ 423% increase from 13-14 Academic Year

In an effort to improve UMD risk management, additional checks are being conducted for organizations (Sports Clubs, Greek Life, Athletics), some of

the Colleges for scholarship awards, and for the International Education Office for study abroad experiences.

Considerations

ϕ The Police Department was short staffed the majority of the academic year.

ϕ Housing and Residence Life (H&RL) and the Office of Student Conduct (OSC) have changed procedures for students

ϕ Sexual violence increased (3x).

Was the increase to due to improved reporting and education? Increased media? Increased training for staff and Students?

ϕ Enrollment

Approximately 400 fewer students in FY15 than in FY14 according to Office of Institutional Research



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STORIES

Students

Katelyn Ruprecht, Integrated Elementary and Special Education Major – “I had a very pleasant experience with the Office of Student Conduct. The

workers in the lobby area were very kind and helpful; I felt that they conducted themselves professionally at all times. Throughout my experience with the Office

of Student Conduct I was respected by everyone I came in contact with. I was spoken to candidly and honestly, and my thoughts and opinions were always

considered. I am glad that UMD holds students to a high standard, and I am grateful for the level of respect and honesty that I received from the staff at the Office

of Student Conduct.”

Brian Robertson, Communications Major & Student Hearing Panelist – “There is so much that I have learned from being a student panelist in the Office

of Student Conduct. I am very pleased and happy that I took the opportunity to become a panelist in the office. They do a great job of training everyone that

decides they want to join the panel, and it really doesn't take up most of your time. The training really helped because I was able to learn about certain protocols

when serious issues came up and the Office of Student Conduct does a great job in getting people ready for the panel. At times some cases were hard depending

on what type of case it was. Being on the panel has provided me the ability to hold students accountable for their actions, if accused of certain rules broken within

the student conduct code.”

Internal Constituents

Dr. Gerald Pepper, Associate Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate Education – “Nathaniel Schultz and the Office of Student Conduct worked closely with

Academic Affairs this year to revise two key policies: Student Academic Integrity and Student Academic Complaint Resolution, as well as the Report of Academic

Dishonesty form used by faculty to report student academic misconduct. Nathaniel and Lisa Erwin brought the need for revision to my attention and through an

iterative process of drafting/redrafting we were able to suggest appropriate changes to the policy language. Revisions were then taken to campus governance where

they were approved in April, 2015.”

Dr. Jennifer Mencl, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior, Department Chair – “OSC is supportive in maintaining a positive learning

environment when faculty have classroom/student concerns. The office works collaboratively with faculty to determine the best ideas and solutions in handling

certain situations. The information and advice provided by the OSC is excellent and practical. Nathaniel has been particularly great to work with when faculty

encounter unusual situations.”

Ana Hammerschmidt, Associate Director of Housing & Residence Life – “I have appreciated Nathaniel’s willingness to work together Housing &

Residence Life (HRL) on student behavior issues this past year. Past practice was not one of strong collaboration and Nathaniel has worked hard to build a



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collaborative relationship with HRL. He and I met weekly to talk through the case management of incidents that occur regarding students living on

campus. Additionally, we have worked to stream line things in Maxient and with Clery reporting. Programmatically Nathaniel included HRL in his “Enough is

Enough” educational efforts spring semester. I have appreciated Nathaniel’s openness to feedback and collaboration. I believe our joint efforts will continue to

evolve and serve students well.”

External Constituents

Jude Foster, Program Director for the Program to Aid Victims of Sexual Assault – “The UMD Office of Student Conduct has made great strides in

creating an investigative and disciplinary process that is victim centered and offender focused. The Office has worked collaboratively with victim service agencies

and the criminal justice system and brings campus sexual assault issues to the table in the community dialogue around sexual violence.”



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University of Minnesota Duluth

Division of Student Life


I. Mission

The Mission of the Office of Student Conduct is to support student-centered learning and concepts of fairness and due process, while striking a balance between community

standards and individual behavior.

II. Vision

We will create a respectful, inclusive, and vibrant living and learning environment where relationships with students, campus and community are valued.

We will provide a first-rate combination of programs, services, products, and facilities designed to enhance the student experience and contribute to student

success.

We will build a community of empowered lifelong learners and engaged citizens and develop the next generation of responsible, ethical leaders.

III. Values

Student Centered – We place students at the heart of all we do.

Excellence/High Quality Service – We provide high quality service and programs developed with creativity, innovation and a commitment to continuous

improvement.

Inclusiveness – We respect and celebrate the diversity of individuals, perspectives, and ideas while promoting social justice.

Learning – We engage students in opportunities that promote and support their growth, development and well-being.

Collaboration – We foster partnerships and build community.

Sustainability – We contribute toward a sustainable future and model sustainable practices.



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IV. Goals

Office of Student Conduct Goals Mapped to the UMD and Student Life Strategic Plans

Office of Student Conduct Goals Mapping to University

Goals

Mapping to

Student Life Goals

A. Educate the campus community about student rights and responsibilities. 1 1.1

B. Develop educational proactive programs that inform and encourage harm reduction

behaviors in the community. 1, 3, 5

1.1, 3.1, 4.2

C. Provide students with the reflective experiences to live in a diverse community

respecting, appreciating, and embracing cultural and personal differences. 1, 2

2.1, 2.2, 4.3

D. Encourage and reinforce an environment mindful of personal safety, mental well-being,

emotional intelligence, and academic success for UMD students. 1, 6

1.1, 3.1, 4.3

E. Provide a developmental and fundamentally fair dialogue with students about healthy

choices and decision-making skills utilizing their experience. 1, 2, 5

1.1, 4.1, 4.2, 6.1

F. To foster partnerships in the Duluth Community to assist with educating students

especially with the Duluth Police Department, Prosecuting Attorneys, City of Duluth, the

Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment, and the Program to Aid Victims of Sexual Assault.

1, 5, 6 2.1, 5.1, 5.3

G. Develop a sustaining graduate assistantship for student(s) through a variety of academic

programs to provide experiential learning opportunities in a fiscally responsible manner.

1, 3, 5, 6 1.1, 2.1, 3.2, 4.1,

5.2, 6.3

H. Maintain comprehensive statistical and narrative data regarding all aspects of the student

conduct process and provide to the Vice Chancellor of Student Life.

1, 2, 5, 6 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.2

I. To define the processes and programs, articulate the learning expectations for activities

followed by measuring the actual learning and effectiveness.

6 4.2, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3

J. Assist University constituents with policy development/update, adherence to law, and risk

reduction.

2, 5, 6 2.1, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.3



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University of Minnesota Duluth



Employee Engagement Action Plan 2015

Engagement Theme Action Item Description Assigned to

Commitment to Excellence Develop a training plan (Professional Development Plan) for staff

(including student staff) in OSC. Nathaniel Schultz

Support and Resources Develop training binder (better on boarding and consistent service to

constituent groups). Ben Endres

Respect and Recognition Discuss recognition and affirmation with employees. Nathaniel Schultz



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COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION

Alcohol at Molasky Impact Committee

Chemical Health Advisory Committee

ϕ Medical Marijuana Subcommittee

Executive Advisory Group

Sexual Assault Multidisciplinary Action Response Team

Student Behavior Management Committee

Student Life Assessment Committee

ϕ Program Assessment Liaison

Student Life Special Events Committee

Student Life Change Team

Diversity Commission

ϕ Diversity Summit

Sexual Violence Response Team

Student Life Directors Meeting

ASCA Awards Committee

Sexual Assault Taskforce

ϕ Grants Subcommittee

BACKGROUND/CLEARANCE CHECKS

Fall 2014 – 122 Background Checks

Spring 2015 – 1,339 Background Checks

Summer 2015 – 8 Background Checks

14-15 Academic Year Total – 1,469 Background Checks

13-14 Academic Year Total – 347 Background Checks

12-13 Academic Year Total – 636 Background Checks

*Note: In an effort to improve UMD risk management, additional checks are being conducted for organizations (Sports Clubs, Greek Life,

Athletics), some of the Colleges for scholarship awards, and for the International Education Office for study abroad experiences.



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EVENT INFORMATION

“Enough is Enough” is a national week long campaign promoted by NASPA aimed at stemming societal violence. Societal violence includes bullying

and cyber bullying, sexual assault, relationship violence, hate crimes, and more. The University of Minnesota-Duluth campus is an active yearly

participant in “Enough is Enough”. The campaign is sponsored and planned by the Office of Student Conduct.

Each year the OSC puts on programming aimed at educating students, staff, and faculty about issues of violence in our community. Utilizing both

outside and campus partners, we offered programming on multiple topics to reach a broad audience and educate students about multiple topics. The

topics included:

Relationship Violence presented by Safe Haven

The BEST Party Model presented by Men as Peacemakers

Self Defense Training presented by UMD Police

Screening of the film, “The Hunting Grounds” about sexual assaults on college campuses

Sexual Assault Advocacy in Duluth presented by the Women’s Resource and Action Center

Bystander Intervention Training presented by Peer Health Educators

Along with programming, students sign a pledge saying that they will do their part to stem societal violence on and off campus. This year we recorded

approximately 400 students who signed the pledge. Students who sign the pledge receive an “Enough is Enough” wristband to show their support of the

campaign.

UMD and the OSC have been taking part in the “Enough is Enough” campaign since 2013. The OSC hopes that this event will grow every year, adding

more community and campus partners, to make this event part of the campus culture.

This year’s partners included:

Women’s Resource and Action Center (WRAC)

Housing and Residence Life

Safe Haven

Men as Peacemakers

Rotoract Club

UMDPD

Office of Cultural Diversity



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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

TO: UMD Faculty Members

FROM: Office of Student Conduct

DATE: TBD

RE: Student Academic Integrity Policy

The UMD Campus Assembly approved the UMD Student Academic Integrity Policy on November 22, 2011. The policy defines academic integrity and

communicates to students, faculty, and staff the procedures for handling violations of the policy. The UMD Student Academic Integrity Policy may be found

at this website.

http://www.d.umn.edu/vcaa/StudentAcademicIntegrity.html

The Office of Student Conduct serves as the central reporting office on campus, promoting a holistic approach to administering the policy. Reporting

allegations to the Office of Student Conduct is mandatory through the process outlined on the following website.

http://d.umn.edu/conduct/assets/pdf/Report_of_Academic_Dishonesty.pdf

The Office of Student Conduct webpage was updated over the 2014 summer. There are helpful links for working with academic integrity issues, including

tips on meeting with students, the reporting process, how to differentiate between minor/moderate/major offenses, faculty and staff information, syllabus

statement examples, and the report for academic dishonesty.

http://d.umn.edu/conduct/

For your information, these are the data summarizing the number of reports received in the past five years.

2014-15 56

2013-14 20

2012-13 46

2011-12 70

2010-11 40

If you have questions regarding the policy or process, please contact the Nancy Burley at 218-726-7103 or [email protected] to speak with Associate Vice

Chancellor for Undergraduate Education, Dr. Pepper, or contact the Office of Student Conduct at 218-726-7255 or via e-mail at [email protected]

*Note: As a measure to increase reports and enforcement of Academic Integrity, the OSC and Dr. Erwin presented to the Council of Deans.

Additionally, the OSC presented to the CLA Academic Standards Committee. The CLA Academic Standards Committee recommended presenting at Dept. Meetings.

http://www.d.umn.edu/vcaa/StudentAcademicIntegrity.html

http://d.umn.edu/conduct/assets/pdf/Report_of_Academic_Dishonesty.pdf

http://d.umn.edu/conduct/





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Comprehensive Report for 2014-2015 Year (June. 1, 2014-May 31, 2015)

SUMMARY OF CASES

’14 – ‘15

Cases created (excluding witness case files) 738

Cases heard by Hearing Officers 637

Formal Hearings 9

Appeals 4

Cases as yet unheard 23

Cases with incomplete sanctions 25

Cases closed (not enrolled) (suspensions) 645 (39) (6)

Cases for first time violators 490

Cases with repeat violators (excludes FYI, not enrolled, & HR-T9 cases) 149 (99)



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SUMMARY OF CHARGES

UM Board Of Regents Section V. Disciplinary Offenses: # R NR N/A Pending

Subd. 1. Scholastic Dishonesty 56 53 1 2 --

Subd. 2. Disruptive Classroom Conduct 6 3 -- 2 1

Subd. 3. Falsification 10 9 -- -- 1

Subd. 4. Refusal to Identify and Comply 10 10 -- -- --

Subd. 5. Attempts to Injure or Defraud -- -- -- -- --

Subd. 6. Harm to Person 24 12 -- 4 8

Subd. 7. Bullying 7 -- -- 4 3

Subd. 8. Sexual Assault 3 1 1 -- 1

Subd. 9. Disorderly Conduct 39 29 1 4 5

Subd. 10. Illegal or Unauthorized Possession or use of Weapons -- -- -- -- --

Subd. 11a. Illegal or Unauthorized Possession or Use of Drugs 63 50 3 7 3

Subd. 11b. Illegal or Unauthorized Possession or use of Alcohol 443 415 4 3 21

Subd. 12. Providing Alcohol to Minors 4 2 -- 2 --

Subd. 13. Unauthorized Use of University Facilities or Services -- -- -- -- --

Subd. 14. Theft, Property Damage, or Vandalism 13 10 -- 1 2

Subd. 15. Unauthorized Access 6 5 -- 1 --

Subd. 16. Disruptive Behavior 1 -- -- -- 1

Subd. 17. Hazing -- -- -- -- --

Subd. 18. Rioting -- -- -- -- --

Subd. 19. Violation of University Rules 39 35 1 1 2

Subd. 20. Violation of Local, State, or Federal Laws or Ordinances 538 502 1 4 31

Subd. 21. Persistent Violations 15 13 -- 1 1



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1% 1%0%0% 0% 0% 0% Subd. 20. Violation of Local, State, or Federal Laws orOrdinances

Subd. 11b. Illegal or Unauthorized Possession or use ofAlcohol

Subd. 11a. Illegal or Unauthorized Possession or Use ofDrugs

Subd. 1. Scholastic Dishonesty

Subd. 9. Disorderly Conduct

Subd. 19. Violation of University Rules

Smoke Free Campus

Subd. 6. Harm to Person

Subd. 21. Persistent Violations

Subd. 14. Theft, Property Damage, or Vandalism

Subd. 3. Falsification

Subd. 4. Refusal to Identify and Comply

Subd. 2. Disruptive Classroom Conduct

Subd. 15. Unauthorized Access

Subd. 12. Providing Alcohol to Minors

Subd. 8. Sexual Assault

Subd. 16. Disruptive BehaviorFigure 1-1



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DEMOGRAPHICS (ALLEGED INDIVIDUALS)

Age 14

1

15 1

18 158

19 242

20 130

21 42

22 30

23 and Up 30

Gender Male 452

Female 199

Not Identified 2

Ethnicity American Indian 11

Asian 8

Black 35

Other 1

Hispanic 19

Not Specified

(NS) 11

White 527

Class Freshman 292

Sophomore 176

Junior 77

Senior 66

Graduate 4

Non-Degree 1

Not Enrolled 22

*Affiliation Greek 21

Athlete 69

Club Sports 51

Honors 24

ROTC 0

*Note: Affiliations are only tracked for

a few organization types. Club Sports

data was added to the data via

background checks.



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SANCTIONS IMPLEMENTED, LOCATION, AND ALCOHOL INCIDENT BREAKDOWN

Status Sanctions:

Warning 279

Probation 304

Suspension 6

Expulsion 0

Educational Sanctions:

Alcohol Education Class 21

Smoking Module 18

E-Chug 240

Chemical Health Screen 14

Rule 25 50

BASICS 78

E-Toke 23

Counseling 6

Reflection Paper 85

Restitution 14

Location

On Campus 332 (45%)

Off Campus 404 (55%) Alcohol Incident Breakdown

UAC 402

1st Alcohol 278

2nd Alcohol 95

3rd Alcohol 48

4th Alcohol 19

Detox 21

Social Host 57

DWI/DUI 23



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Alcohol Education Class

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Chemical Health Screen

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Counseling

Reflection Paper

Restitution EDUCATIONAL SANCTIONS

Warning

Probation

Suspension

Expulsion

0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350

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Extended Data Breakdown

Summary of Cases

Case Referral Source

# (Excluding

witnesses)

Admin Units 10

CADT 1

Campus Police 188

Colleges (Faculty/SA) 73

Duluth Police 368

Housing and Residence Life 79

Student 21

Total Referrals Processed 740

Cases by Tags

1st Alcohol 278

2nd Alcohol 95

3rd Alcohol 48

4th Alcohol 19

Amsoil 11

Appeal 4

Detox 21

Driving Violation (DUI, DWI) 23

Hearing 9

Hospital 11

Social Host 57

UAC &/or Possession of Alcohol 402

Location

Case Types #

Student Conduct Code 629

FYI 5

Campus Climate 5

HR-T9 7

Total OSC Cases 646

Hearing Types #

Admin Meeting 574

Hearing Panel 9

Appeals Panel 4

Academic Warning 56

Conference Call/Skype 3

Total Cases 646

Cases Heard By #

Nathaniel D Schultz 288

Ben Endres 334

Shelby Curry 15

Hearing Panel 9

Total Cases 646



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79

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Nathaniel D Schultz

45%Ben Endres52%

Shelby Curry2%

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BREAKDOWN BY COLLEGE

ALC OH OL A NA LY S IS B Y COL L E GE

Percentage Seen -By College: LSBE SCSE CEHSP CLA SFA

Undergrad

Total

CE/Non-

Degree Graduate Professional

Other

Total

Grand

Total

# Students Required to Meet w/ OSC by

Unit 191 182 93 108 26

600 8 2 1

11 611

Collegiate Enrollment 1996 3049 1895 1646 534 9120 865 715 355 1935 11055

% Students Required to Meet w/ OSC 9.5% 5.9% 4.9% 6.5% 4.8% 6.5% .9% .27% .31% .56% 5.5%

# Meetings Involving Alcohol 148 116 62 63 12 401 8 0 0 8 409

% Alcohol Cases out of # Students

Required to Meet 77% 63% 66% 58% 46% 66% 100% 0% 0% 72% 66%



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LOCATION BREAKDOWN

ON-CAMPUS RESIDENCE HAL LS

FALL 2014

LOCATIONS BREAKDOWN

ON-CAMPUS RESIDENCE HAL LS SPRING 2015

*Note: Numbers do not include summer renters or Housing and Residence Life Conduct.

Cases by Incident

Location: Goldfine Heaney Junction Oakland A Oakland B Ianni Burntside Griggs LSH Vermillion

Off

Campus

On-

Campus

Total Individuals Seen 1 5 9 18 15 8 0 51 15 0 282 49

Freshmen in Residence 25 14 102 74 178 229 105 1004 375 41

Sophomores in

Residence 155 130 1 64 85 28

3 29 13 7

Juniors in Residence 68 55 2 23 14 5 1 13 3 5

Seniors/Graduate

Students in Residence 49 20 8/16 34 19 8

7 3 1 11

Total Students in

Residence 297 219 129 195 296 270 116 1049 392 64

% of Residence Seen .33% 2.28% 6.97% 9.23% 5.06% 2.96% 0% 4.86% 3.82% 0%

% of Total Seen .15% .78% 1.41% 2.82% 2.35% 1.25% 0% 8% 2.35% 0% 44.27% 7.69%

Cases by Incident Location: Goldfine Heaney Junction Oakland A Oakland B Ianni Burntside Griggs LSH Vermillion

Off

Campus

On-

Campus

Total Individuals Seen 0 0 3 0 8 10 0 43 8 1 108 67

Freshmen in Residence 36 17 89 68 158 223 103 939 341 42

Sophomores in Residence 145 127 0 58 80 30 3 29 13 8

Juniors in Residence 65 50 3 24 13 4 1 10 2 6

Seniors/Graduate

Students in Residence 40 17 2/15 25 17 8

6 0 2 8

Total Students in Residence 286 211 109 175 268 265 113 978 358 64

% of Residence Seen 0% 0% 7.69% 0% 2.98% 3.77% 0% 4.39% 2.23% 1.56%

% of Total Seen 0% 0% .47% 0% 1.25% 1.56% 0% 6.75% 1.25% .15% 16.95% 10.51%



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ALCOHOL TRENDS BY WEEK-SPRING '14, & '15 COMPARISON11b.Alcohol -'14

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11b.Alcohol -'15

Social Host-'15



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COMPARISONS TREND REPORT

Fall 2014 Trends

The figure on page 23 illustrates the alcohol related cases from Fall 2014. The figure on page 24 lays those statistics over last year’s statistics during

the same period of time.

The trends for both years are generally the same. We see a large spike at the beginning of the year when students return to school and

enforcement is high, and then smaller bumps for events mid-semester for homecoming and Halloween weekends.

268 cases of 11b. Illegal or Unauthorized Use or Possession of Alcohol, up from 228 in Fall 2013.

44 Social Hosts, down from 51 in Fall of 2013

Peaks in 11b. Illegal or Unauthorized Use or Possession of Alcohol, tend to coincide with peaks in Social Host violations. The increase in violations

of Subd. 11b. could be due to police issuing more Underage Consumption Tickets to party goers, rather than just citing the home owners, thus

explaining the increase in violations of 11b. despite a decrease in Social Hosts.

The data shows that Social Host violations during welcome week were reduced by 50% from 2013-2014. This suggests that students may be less

likely to have large gatherings and parties during Bulldog Welcome Week.

Spring 2015 Trends

The figure on page 25 illustrates the alcohol related cases from Spring 2015. The figure on page 26 lays those statistics over last year’s statistics

during the same period of time.

Comparisons of the two-year trends show a similar trajectory. However, we see an abnormally large spike towards the end of Spring semester

2015. This spike was likely the result of one large party getting busted.

121 cases of 11b. Illegal or Unauthorized Use or Possession of Alcohol, down from 128 in Spring 2014

18 Social hosts, up from 9 in Spring 2014

Once again, we see large peaks in violations of 11b. coinciding with Social host violations. We do tend to see a spike in both years between the 5th

and 8th week of the semester. This may correlate with the end of students’ first round of midterms.



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CHEMICAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Underage Consumption and

/or Possession of Alcohol Driving Violations (DUI, DWI, Under 21

Drinking and Driving)

Social

Host

Detox

Hospital

Repeat Alcohol Violations

Drug Citation

Month citation issued. Month the citation issued. Month

citation

issued

Month citation issued. Month citation issued. Date case created.

On Campus

by

UMDPD*

Off Campus

by UMDPD

Off Campus

by DPD

On Campus Off Campus

by UMDPD

Off

Campus by

DPD

Off

Campus

On Campus

Off Campus

by UMDPD

Off

Campus

by DPD

On Campus Off Campus by

UMDPD

Off Campus

by DPD

UMD

Police

Duluth

Police

Combination of

UMPD and DPD

Off

Camp-us

On Camp-

us

September 17 0 71 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 41 42 2 3

October 16 8 14 0 0 3 0 3 2 1 1 0 0 6 9 15 1 3

November 16 5 23 0 1 1 4 0 1 3 0 0 0 3 9 12 2 6

December 11 1 6 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 2 2 4 1 2

January 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 3 5 0 1

February 8 3 11 1 0 2 9 2 0 0 1 0 0 8 10 18 1 5

March 6 0 13 0 1 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 11 2 3

April 21 0 37 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 6 9 15 0 7

May 8 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0



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UAC/Possession DUI, DWI Social Host Detox/Hospital Repeat Violations Drug Citation

UMDPD DPD Total 13-

14 % Chg UMDPD DPD Total

13-

14 % Chg Total 13-14 % Chg Total 13-14 % Chg Total 13-14 % Chg Total

13-

14 %Chg

September 17 71 88 99 -11% 0 0 0 3 -100% 20 20 0% 3 10 -70% 42 23 83% 5 1 400%

October 24 14 38 28 35% 3 0 3 0 300% 0 5 -100% 7 7 0% 15 8 87% 4 11 -64%

November 21 23 44 22 100% 1 1 2 1 50% 4 4 0% 4 3 33% 12 6 100% 8 7 14%

December 12 6 18 29 -38% 0 1 1 4 -75% 1 6 -84% 3 3 0% 4 7 -43% 3 3 0%

January 3 3 6 22 -73% 0 1 1 4 -75% 0 0 0% 2 1 100% 5 6 -17% 1 10 -90%

February 11 11 22 34 -36% 1 2 3 3 0% 9 2 350% 3 4 -25% 18 2 800% 6 10 -40%

March 6 13 19 26 -27% 1 5 6 4 50% 2 1 100% 1 4 -75% 11 5 120% 5 2 150%

April 21 37 58 26 123% 0 1 1 0 100% 3 3 0% 2 3 -34% 15 10 50% 7 5 40%

May 8 1 9 17 -48% 0 1 1 0 100% 0 3 -100% 1 5 -80% 3 4 -25% 0 4 -100%

*Note: Due to changes in coding H&RL and OSC cases repeat offender information is not consistent with past statistics.



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2014-2015 SEX AND GENDER VIOLENCE

Case Type # of cases Complainant

Gender

M F Unk

Respondent

Gender

M F Unk

Location (On or

off campus)**

On Off

Average Length of

Investigation

Median Length of

investigation

Sexual Assault 11 1 10 0 4 1 6 3 8 32 Days 18 Days

Sexual Harassment 6 0 6 0 5 0 1 4 3 24 Days 24 Days

Stalking 4 0 4 0 4 0 0 4 3 19 Days 17 Days

Dating Violence 3 0 3 0 3 0 0 3 1 16 Days 9 Days

*Note: The increase of Sex and Gender Violence cases may be contributed to the exposure of sexual assaults in the media, significant guidance from

the U.S. Department of Education regarding Title IX, and Violence Against Women Act amendments to Clery.

** Note: These numbers may add up to be larger than the total number of cases due to some cases occurring both on and off campus.



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UMD OFFICE OF STUDENT CONDUCT BUDGET

Student Life FY15 Annual Report

Revenue/Expense Statement Actuals -1000 10436 20415

UM Report Budget Account Versus Actual – Current Non-Sponsored Funds

Data as of Monday 06/15/2015

Fiscal Year 2014-2015

Prior Year Carry Forward

Fiscal Year End Carry Forward 632

Total Carry Forward 632

Revenue

State O&M Appr Redistribution 12,000

Total Carry Forward + Revenue 12,632

Expenses

General Oper Supplies and Services 3,404

Telecommunications 145

Travel 3,183

Consulting and Professional Services 51

Non-Capital Equipment 1,459

Repairs and Maintenance 88

Total Expenses 8,329

Transfers

Transfers In 250

Transfers Out 0

Total Transfers 250

Ending Balance 4,553



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AS S ES S M ENT P LA N

RECOMMENDATION: Initially, one direct measure of each outcome, and an indirect measure for half your outcomes is enough.

Measure ID Description of the measure. Be as detailed as possible; cells will expand.

DIR-1 eChug Responses: students are required to answer 7 questions after completing eChug and submit these answers to OSC

DIR-2 eToke Responses: students are required to answer 5 questions after completing eToke and submit these answers to OSC

DIR-3 Reflection paper responses: students respond to a prompt given by a hearing officer or a hearing panel and submit these papers to OSC

DIR-4 Administrative meeting: students are required to meet 1:1 with a hearing officer

DIR-5 Pre/Post-training quiz SHP Retreat

DIR-6 Observations of the Student Hearing Panel

DIR -7 Survey on BASICS, a two time meeting discussing harm reduction and goal setting.

IND-1 Number of cases heard: as a result of interactions with OSC, number of cases will decrease

IND-2 Survey - yet to be created

Direct Measures (activity embedded) Indirect Measures

Program Outcomes eChug eToke AM SHP Reflect BASICS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other 1 Other 2

Other 3

Other 4

Students will show knowledge of the Student Conduct Code and conduct process.

Measure DIR-4 DIR-5 DIR-3

IND-2

Collect Term

Spring 2013

Fall 2013

Spring 2014

Spring 2015

Students will express how their involvement in an incident impacted their lives and their community.

Measure DIR-1 DIR-2 DIR-4 DIR-6 DIR-3 DIR-7

Collect Term

Fall 2012

Fall 2014 Fall 2015

Spring 2013

Spring 2014

Spring 2014

Spring 2015 Fall 2015

Students will apply improved decision-making skills.

Measure DIR-1 DIR-2 DIR-4 DIR-3 DIR-7 IND-1

Collect Term

Fall 2012

Fall 2014 Fall 2015

Spring 2013

Spring 2014

Spring 2015

Summer 2013

Note: The OSC conducted two assessments this year, however, the pool of students was too small to determine results. The

OSC will be continuing the BASICS and eToke assessment in the Fall of 2015 as well as the NASPA Conduct Consortium Survey.

osc annual report 14-15 final

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