Hearing Boards
Seeking Board Members
The University Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards (OSC&CS) is seeking Student (Undergraduate and Graduate), Staff, and Faculty applicants for the University Conduct Board. We are also seeking Staff and Faculty Applicants for the Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Boards.
Student(s), Student Group(s), and/or Student Organization(s) may select the University Conduct Board or, in Sexual Misconduct Cases, the Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Board to adjudicate their alleged violation(s).
Board Makeup
The University Conduct Board (UCB) is comprised of UToledo Students, Staff, and Faculty, and is responsible for resolving allegations of non-academic student misconduct.
The Title IX Board (T9B)/ Sexual Misconduct Board (SMB) is comprised of UToledo Staff and Faculty and is responsible for resolving allegations of sexual misconduct.
UCB, T9B, and SMB members play an integral role in educating students about their rights and responsibilities as members of the UToledo community and upholding community behavioral standards as outlined in The University Student Code of Conduct. The composition of these Hearing Boards must be representative of our diverse campus community.
Benefits of Serving
Benefits of serving in one of these capacities include the following:
- Improved communication, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills,
- Opportunity to work with a diverse group of UToledo Community Members,
- Insight into important UToledo processes and resources,
- Experience in a professional environment,
- Specialized training regarding Student Conduct and Title IX, and
- Service opportunity for UToledo Students and Tenure Track Faculty.
Board Expectations
Board Members are expected to do the following:
- Uphold the University’s community standards as defined by The University Student Code of Conduct;
- Honor the principles of student accountability, confidentiality, and objectivity;
- Share in the task of making challenging and difficult decisions that support the ethical and behavioral standards of the UToledo community;
- Set aside personal and/or organizational perspective in order to establish accountability and maintain community standards; and
- Attend all required training sessions.
Time Commitment
- Members of the UCB/T9B/SMB are asked to commit to serving at 3 to 5 hearings per year.
- Board Members are utilized as needed and may not be asked to serve on all hearings.
- Hearings can last approximately 4 hours up to two days depending on the type of hearing.
- Hearings will occur between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday unless special circumstances exist.
- UCB members must attend an in-person 6 hour training on either March 30th, April 5th, or in early Fall 2024. Breaks and lunch will be provided.
- T9B/SMB members must attend a series on online training. Dates TBD.
Are you interested in serving the UToledo Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards in this capacity?
If you have questions, please contact The University Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards by calling 419.530.1258 or emailing StudentConduct@UToledo.edu.