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Judicial Affairs
Table of Contents
About Judicial Affairs
Student Judicial Process
Academic Integrity
Forms
Background Checks
Judiciaries and Advocacy
About Judicial Affairs
The policies of Tufts University are designed to protect
your ability to pursue an education and social life in a
reasonable environment. The University’s code of conduct
and policies define the standards for many aspects of
community participation, both academic and social. But
much that determines whether or not your experience here
is satisfactory and enjoyable will be determined by good
judgment—both your judgment and that of others.
The judicial affairs system offers mechanisms to address
many issues, including informal resolution, alternative
dispute resolution (mediation or arbitration), and
fact-finding hearings. Issues include academic
integrity, harassing behavior, violations of the code of
conduct, and complaints against organizations. Anyone
who feels that the behavior of others is problematic is
welcome to bring the issue to the Judicial Affairs
Officer.
Veronica Carter is the Judicial Affairs Officer. Her
office is located in the Office of the Dean of Student
Affairs Dowling Hall, Room 701, and her contact number
is 617-627-3158.
Student Judicial Process
The Student Judicial Process applies to complaints or
allegations about the behavior of undergraduate or
graduate students currently enrolled in the School of
Arts & Sciences and the School of Engineering. It also
addresses complaints against student organizations. This
is including but not limited to issues concerning
misconduct, academic integrity and the responsible use
of the University’s electronic resources. The processes
described in this booklet are here to protect you if you
have been subjected to the behavior of other members of
the community that you believe violates the community
standards of behavior.
Student Judicial Process Handbook
Academic Integrity
Tufts holds its students strictly accountable for
adherence to academic integrity. The consequences for
violations can be severe. It is critical that you
understand the requirements of ethical behavior and
academic work. The Academic Integrity booklet provides a
primer on ethical academic work. It also includes a
description of computer ethics and the appropriate use
of electronic resources. Be sure to familiarize yourself
with the standards and policies outlined in this
booklet. Alleged violations of these policies will be
considered and addressed within the Student Judicial
Process.
Forms
NOTE: All forms must be filled out in accordance with
the instructions of the Judicial Affairs Officer, and a
hard copy must be returned to the Office of the Dean of
Student Affairs.
Notice of Complaint
Respondent’s Statement
Background Checks
All requests for academic and disciplinary
information regarding students or alumni must be made
through the Judicial Affairs Officer. No information can
be released (either by the Office of the Dean of Student
Affairs or the Registrar’s Office) without first being
authorized by the Judicial Affairs Officer.
If you are conducting a background investigation on a
current or former student, please fax a copy of a
release form (signed by the individual authorizing the
release of his/her information) to the attention of the
Judicial Affairs Officer. The fax number is
(617) 627-3059.
When the request and authorization form are received,
you will be contacted by our office to make an
appointment for you to come in. The Judicial Affairs
Officer will prepare the requested information and,
after checking your credentials, will release the
information. The Judicial Affairs Officer is not able to
make an appointment on the same day the information is
received. If you come directly to campus without first
sending over the information, you will be asked to drop
the release form off and make an appointment to return
another day.
If you have any questions concerning this policy, please
contact the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs at
(617) 627-3158. For Tufts University's policy concerning
the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, please
consult our
notification of student rights under FERPA.
Judiciaries and Advocacy
For more information
on campus judiciaries and advocates, including
updated lists of their members, please visit the
following sites:
Office Staff
Veronica Carter, Judicial Affairs Officer
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