Where does OSRR receive reports from?

The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities receives reports from:

• The ECU Police Department – ECU Officers may issue a student a state citation or forward an incident report to OSRR.

• Campus Living staff members, including Resident Advisors.

• Local law enforcement agencies, such as the Greenville Police Department, Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE), and Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC).

• ECU students, faculty, and staff members.

• Other individuals and organizations who directly file complaints with the office.

Why do I have a tag?

A tag is placed on a student’s record by OSRR or Campus Living at the time a complaint is filed.   The tag will remain on the record until the student meets with someone in either office and the complaint is resolved. Students with a tag may not register for classes, drop or add classes or take many academic actions without the permission of OSRR or Campus Living. Tags may be temporarily lifted if a student is actively participating in the conduct process or is complying with all sanctions.  If a student withdraws from ECU before resolving a pending complaint, a tag will be placed on the record and the student may not reenroll without resolving the pending complaint.

If a student has a JUD tag on their account they should contact Campus Living at 252-328-4917 with any questions or requests to temporarily lift the tag.  If a student has a SC tag on their account they should contact OSRR at 252-328-6824.

Who is the Advocate for Accused Students?

The Advocate for Accused Students (Advocate) is a student member of the Judicial Boards trained to advise any student accused of a Student Code of Conduct violation. The Advocate makes sure that the accused student understands the student conduct process and receives the rights proscribed by the University and by federal/state law. The Advocate ensures that the accused student has a fair opportunity to fully present her/his perspective before a hearing panel by making an opening statement, questioning witnesses, making a closing statement, and, if the panel finds that a violation has taken place, recommending sanctions.

Who is the Student Attorney General?

A Student Attorney General (AG) is a student trained to represent the University’s perspective during the student conduct process. During a hearing, the AG will make introductory remarks, question witnesses, including the accused student, make concluding remarks, and, if the panel finds that a violation has taken place, will recommend sanctions.

What is FERPA?

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a federal law that guarantees students and/or their parents access to all educational records that pertain to them and protects the privacy of these records. The law applies to all schools, which receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. Students have the right to inspect and review their own educational records, as well as to request that the school correct records believed to be inaccurate or misleading.

Please see the U.S. Department of Education website or the ECU Office of the Registrar for further information regarding FERPA.

What are the Student Judicial Boards?

Three types of Judicial Boards are recognized by East Carolina University and the Student Government Association (SGA): the Honor Board, the Academic Integrity Board and the Review Board.

• The Honor Board hears complaints involving alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct.  This board is composed of five students, one of whom serves as the chair.

• The Academic Integrity Board hears complaints involving alleged violations of the Academic Integrity Policy.  This board is composed of three faculty members, one of whom serves as the chair, and two students.

• The Review Board hears appeals of complaints originally heard by an Honor Board or an Academic Integrity Board. The Review Board also hears appeals of the Student Attorney General’s rulings on Student Government Association’s constitutional issues.

How do I appeal a decision by the Academic Integrity Board or Honor Board?

The Review Board hears appeals of complaints originally heard by an Honor Board or Academic Integrity Board.  A student found responsible for a Student Code of Conduct violation by the Academic Integrity Board or Honor Board may request an appeal due to insufficient proof of guilt or judicial action inappropriate for the circumstances of the violation.  Students who appear before the Honor Board may also appeal due to a violation of student rights.

Requests for consideration based on new information are referred back to the original judicial body the case was heard.