Student Protests

Spelman and the other institutions of the Atlanta University Center are committed to providing an academic environment in which diverse political, religious, and social views can be expressed and debated in a responsible manner.

The AUC institutions will not tolerate the use of physical force or obstruction in a manner that interferes with teaching or learning, impedes the movement of others throughout any AUC campus, or obstructs the programs or operations of any AUC institution, including administrative functions.

The AUC institutions will not tolerate the use of physical force to seize and occupy school buildings, to injure persons, or to harm property. Students who use physical force or obstruction as a means of forcing their will upon others will be subject to prompt disciplinary action.

Sanctions, Conditions & Restrictions

When a student or student organization has been found responsible for misconduct, sanction(s), condition(s), and/or restriction(s) may be assessed by either the Associate Dean of Students for an administrative hearing or recommended by the Community Standards Review Committee for a formal committee hearing. With any sanction, a condition and/or restriction may also be administered. The range of sanctions are cited below:

Formal Reprimand with or without Conditions or Restrictions

A formal reprimand is an official written notification that the action in question was misconduct.

Probation with or without Conditions or Restrictions

Probation is a designated period during which conduct will be observed and reviewed. Any violations during this observation period may result in further disciplinary action.

Deferred Suspension with or without Conditions or Restrictions

Deferred suspension is delayed for a period of observation and review. The student remains enrolled as a student, and student organizations may remain active. Any violations during this observation period may result in immediate suspension.

Suspension with or without Conditions or Restrictions

Suspension is a period in which a student may not attend classes or participate in any College activities. Students who are suspended are not allowed on the College campus during the time of suspension without prior permission from a designated College official. Suspended student organizations may not use College facilities, and all privileges of the student organizations are suspended. Student organizations that are affiliated with national or international organizations may be contacted by the College regarding the misconduct.

Expulsion

The student or student organization is permanently withdrawn and separated from the College. Students who are expelled are not permitted on the College campus without prior permission from a designated College official. Readmission to the College will not be considered.

Note: The College reserves the right to institute additional or alternative sanctions, conditions, and/or restrictions as deemed appropriate.