Disciplinary Action Follows Orientation Chant

St. Mary's University
September 6, 2013

http://www.smu.ca/newsreleases/2013/september/disciplinary-action-follows-orientation-chant.html

Two student organizers will face a disciplinary hearing following an orientation week event involving a sexually inappropriate chant at Saint Mary’s University.

A formal complaint was received Friday, September 6. The complaint alleges violations of the Student Code of Conduct for the use of abusive or offensive language or gestures at University sponsored functions.

The code states that non-academic standards of behaviour are as important as academic standards.

Under the code, any member of the University community (i.e. students, faculty, administrators or employees) may lodge a complaint within five days of the complainant having become aware of the misconduct.

The disciplinary hearing is intended to be held within ten days.

If Code violations are substantiated, potential disciplinary penalties range from fines to suspension or expulsion. The disciplinary committee conducting the hearing may consider other appropriate penalties.

The disciplinary panel is composed of the Disciplinary Officer, a student representative, and a University administrator.

As per University policy, the names of the individuals involved will not be released.