Category Archives: College Code Violations

How Colleges Define Sexual Misconduct May Surprise You

December 7, 2017 | Author: Andrew Miltenberg | College Code Violations, Title IX : Sexual Assault/Misconduct

Recent changes to the Department of Education’s Title IX guidance have brought significant attention to the way colleges and universities handle sexual assault allegations. The Trump administration implemented the changes largely in response to Obama-era guidance that reinterpreted Title IX to allow the federal government to implement standards and procedures that schools that receive federal …

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Hazing Violations Are Bringing Stiffer Penalties

November 29, 2017 | Author: Andrew Miltenberg | College Code Violations

Virtually all colleges and universities prohibit hazing, and most states make it a criminal offense. Nonetheless, fraternities, sororities, sports teams, and other student organizations continue to engage in conduct that may fall within the definition of hazing, often resulting in serious criminal penalties to the people involved. In addition, schools can impose serious sanctions against …

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The Rights of Students With Learning Exceptionalities (Disabilities) and Psychological Conditions in College Discipline Proceedings

November 22, 2017 | Author: Andrew Miltenberg | College Code Violations

Students with certain learning exceptionalities/disabilities or psychological conditions can experience a significantly different landscape in higher education than they did in high school. The challenges only increase when a college or university accuses a student of violating its code of conduct and brings that student before a board for disciplinary proceedings. A school is required …

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The Problem of Self-Plagiarism in College Courses

November 15, 2017 | Author: Andrew Miltenberg | College Code Violations

All college students should know that plagiarism is unacceptable, unethical, and likely grounds for discipline under their college or university’s code of conduct. But what happens if you plagiarize yourself in a paper? Can you be expelled for self-plagiarism? Believe it or not, the answer is Yes. We’ve represented students who faced serious consequences because …

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Opioid-Related DUI’s Can Land College Students in Trouble with the Law AND Their School

April 12, 2017 | Author: Andrew Miltenberg | College Code Violations

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For many people, the term “DUI” is synonymous with drunk driving, and understandably so. Much of the information put out by advocacy groups and public officials is aimed at informing would-be drunk drivers about the significant risks associated with driving under the influence of alcohol and the potential consequences that offenders may face. It is …

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