The Center for Honor Enrichment & Community Standards is currently searching for students to serve on the University Committee for Student Discipline (UCSD).  There are two student positions within the UCSD, Student Panel Member and Judicial Assistant.  These volunteer student positions play a critical role in establishing and supporting Christopher Newport University community standards.

A brief description of both the Student Panel Member position and Judicial Assistant position can be found below. Students may serve in both positions. For more information please contact the Center for Honor Enrichment & Community Standards at 594-7190 or at checs@cnu.edu.

Timeline
Applications Available                                       
Monday, March 17, 2008      

Information Sessions                                          
Thur., 3/20/08 12pm DSU- Jefferson
Wed., 3/20/08- 6pm  DSU- Jefferson

Applications due to CHECS (3142 Student Union) 
Monday, March 31, 2008

Individual Interviews                        
April 1- 9th

Selection Notification                       
April 11th

First Mandatory Training                   
Friday April 18th  (5-9pm) and
Saturday April 19th (10-3pm)

Student Panel Member
The University Committee for Student Discipline is designed to hear student conduct code cases as well as honor code allegations at Christopher Newport University.  The board reflects the composition of the student population and will seek to uphold CNU community standards.  Each committee consists of three students and two faculty members.  The UCSD will make decisions on whether or not a violation of the student code of conduct or honor code occurred and the sanctions that should be imposed. In addition, panel members will have the opportunity to facilitate educational programs and outreach.

Judicial Assistants (JAs)
Judicial Assistants work cooperatively with other members of the Office of Judicial Affairs to effectively fulfill the CHECS mission.  Their primary responsibility is to serve as a resource to students on issues relating to the judicial process.  JAs will work cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct.  Specifically, they will assist either party involved in the incident with preparing for the hearing process.  This assistance means that JAs will explain the different steps involved, identify resources for the student they are assisting, outline the hearing panel procedure, and articulate the appeals options.  JAs will not assume prosecutorial or defense roles as they serve as process guides, not representatives for students. In addition, JA’s will have the opportunity to facilitate educational programs and outreach.

Qualifications

• Must be in good academic and social standing with the University.
• Enrolled as a full time student.          
• Have and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA.
• Be available for a one year time commitment.
• Be available for training April 18 & April 19th