Policy for Involuntary Leave for Medical/Psychological Reasons
Standards for Involuntary Leave
(a) Authority for the policy: “In the legitimate interest of the University in protecting property and the safety and welfare of specific individuals or the general public, the University President or their designee may temporarily suspend an individual pending a decision by a university hearing board” (Student Rights and Responsibilities, University Catalog).
(b) Proscribed Behavior: Any student who:
1. Engages, or threatens to engage, in behavior which poses imminent danger of causing substantial harm to self and/or others, or
2. Engages, or threatens to engage, in behavior which would cause significant property damage, or directly and substantially impede the lawful activities of others, shall be subject to involuntary withdrawal in accordance with the procedures set forth below.
Procedure for Leave
(a) Upon preliminary investigation, the student may be required to leave the University for a designated period of time. If the student is required to leave it is expected that the student will seek a psychological and/or medical evaluation. This evaluation will be shared with the Office of Student Affairs and/or the Director of the Counseling Center and Director of the Health Center.
(b) In order to return and/or remain in school the student must be evaluated by the Director of the Counseling Center or their designee and/or the Director of the Health Center or their designee. After the meeting the student will need to meet with the Vice President for Student Affairs or their designee. The Vice President for Student Affairs or their designee, in consultation with the Counseling Center and/or Health Center or their designee(s), the Chief of Police or their designee and, if applicable, the Director of Residence Life or their designee, will decide if the student is cleared to return to school. If cleared to return to school, a contract may be developed which prescribes responsibilities of the student. These responsibilities may include: ongoing counseling, removal from or relocation within Residence Life, refraining from alcohol or drug use, etc. Failure to comply with this contract could result in immediate suspension from the University.
Standards for Involuntary Leave
- Authority for the policy: "In the legitimate interest of the university in protecting property and the safety and welfare of specific individuals or the general public, the University President or his/her designee may temporarily suspend an individual pending a decision by a university hearing board" (Student Rights and Responsibilities, University Catalog) .
- Proscribed Behavior: Any student who:
- Engages, or threatens to engage, in behavior which poses imminent danger of causing substantial harm to self and/or others, or
- Engages, or threatens to engage, in behavior which would cause significant property damage, or directly and substantially impede the lawful activities of others, shall be subject to involuntary withdrawal in accordance with the procedures set forth below.
Procedure for Leave
Procedure for Leave
(a) Upon preliminary investigation, a student may be required to leave the University for a designated period of time. If the student is required to leave it is expected that the student will seek a psychological and/or medical evaluation. This evaluation will be shared with the Office of Student Affairs and/or the Director of the Counseling Center and Director of the Health Center.
(b) In order to return and/or remain in school the student must be evaluated by the Director of the Counseling Center or their designee and/or the Director of the Health Center or their designee. After the meeting the student will need to meet with the Vice President for Student Affairs or their designee. The Vice President for Student Affairs or their designee, in consultation with the Counseling Center and/or Health Center or their designee(s), the Chief of Police or their designee and, if applicable, the Director of Residence Life or their designee, will decide if the student is cleared to return to school. If cleared to return to school, a contract may be developed which prescribes responsibilities of the student. These responsibilities may include: ongoing counseling, removal from or relocation within Residence Life, refraining from alcohol or drug use, etc. Failure to comply with this contract could result in immediate suspension from the University.
Ex-Offenders Review Board
If a student has answered "yes" to question 19a or b on the SUNY Application for Admissions or has a pending charge of a felony or has been convicted of a felony, additional information will be needed in order to process the admission/reinstatement application.
It is the policy of the State University of New York at Fredonia to require supplemental information from applicants who have been convicted of a felony or who have been dismissed from other colleges due to disciplinary misconduct. This information will be reviewed by the Admissions Review Committee.
The Admissions Review Committee may deny admission to applicants based on an individual's prior conduct or conviction where the admission "would involve an unreasonable risk to property or to the safety or welfare of specific individuals or the general public" (Corrections Law, section 752). The committee may also recommend the applicant be admitted with or without special conditions relating to major selection, course scheduling, involvement in campus activities or campus housing.