Educational Results, Behavioral Standards, and Penalties for Students
Oberlin College's Student Conduct System is an educational, rather than punitive, approach to managing student behaviour. While specific details about the Probation Adjustment Application and the fees associated with educational sanctions are not readily available online, we can gather some insights based on typical practices in other college conduct systems.
A Probation Adjustment Application is a formal request by a student to modify or remove a probation status assigned due to a conduct violation. This process often involves submitting a written application detailing reasons and evidence for adjustment, and it may have deadlines or conditions set by the conduct office.
Educational sanctions, which often accompany disciplinary sanctions, are designed to promote learning or restitution. These can involve fees for workshops, courses, or other programs required by the institution. Some examples of educational sanctions in Oberlin's Student Conduct System include an Alcohol or Other Drug Online Workshop, counseling sessions, research papers, educational bulletin boards for residential education, and reflective papers.
Restorative measures, on the other hand, are aimed at restoring harm caused by the infraction. Examples of restorative measures in Oberlin's Student Conduct System are Letters of Apology, Community Workshops or Service, and Restitution.
It's important to note that status sanctions are assigned based on the seriousness of the infraction and a student's prior conduct history. The types of status sanctions in Oberlin's Student Conduct System are not specified, but they are part of the three main types of sanctions: Educational, Status, and Restorative.
For more accurate and detailed information about the requirements and procedures for filing a Probation Adjustment Application, the types of educational sanctions imposed, the associated fees (if any), forms, and deadlines, it's recommended to consult Oberlin College’s official Student Conduct or Judicial Affairs website directly or contact their Student Conduct Office. Thom Julian, Senior Associate Dean of Students, is also a valuable contact for information about the Probation Adjustment Application and conduct records policies.
If you have further questions about possible fees and their corresponding services, it's best to contact a hearing officer or Associate Dean of Students Thom Julian.
A Probation Adjustment Application can be seen as a form of education-and-self-development, as it provides a student with an opportunity to modify or remove a probation status assigned due to a conduct violation, which often involves learning and growth. The fees associated with educational sanctions, such as workshops, courses, or other programs required by the institution, also contribute to a student's education-and-self-development.
