Part of operating a university is the development of an appropriate environment, which fosters individual learning and growth. The President of California University has delegated this responsibility to the University Judicial Officer who heads the Office of Judicial Affairs within the Division of Student Development and Services. The purpose of the student code of conduct and its enforcement focuses on the development of an environment based on the university’s core values of integrity, civility and responsibility in an attempt to foster students’ academic, social and personal growth and development. The code of conduct outlines behavioral expectations of students while on and off campus. Hearing officers are charged with investigating complaints of possible violations of the code of conduct, informing students of their rights and responsibilities and either adjudicating the violation informally or referring it to a formal hearing with one of the university’s judicial boards.

OFFICE OF JUDICIAL AFFAIRS MISSION STATEMENT

The Office of Judicial Affairs is dedicated to the holistic development of students through promoting individuals’ ethical and moral development and mature decision-making abilities in conjunction with other departments of California University of Pennsylvania. Judicial Affairs works to support the creation of a safe and accepting university community through its educational and developmental interactions with students and the advancement of policies and procedures reflecting current professional practices. Judicial Affairs strives to provide an environment in which all university community members, their property, and university property and policies are treated with respect and dignity through utilizing a variety of methods for both individuals and groups. Assuring appropriate behavior through the enforcement of the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities and related official documents and investigating and adjudicating allegations of behavioral standard violations to provide a quality learning community is a priority of the Office of Judicial Affairs.


Judicial Affairs is a part of Office of Student Development and Services in the Wellness Center and can be reached at (724) 938-4439.

Tim Susick, University Judicial Officer
Jim Pflugh, Coordinator of Judicial Affairs, 4281/4210
Larry Sebek, Greek Life Advisor, 4513