Article IV: Interpretation
The Vice Chancellor for Student Services, Vice Chancellor for Academics, or a designee oversees the Student Conduct procedures in order to maintain a fair and equitable process. Any question of interpretation regarding the Student Code shall be referred to the Vice Chancellor for Student Services or his or her designee for final determination. The final results of disciplinary actions shall be maintained in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Services.
The Student Code of Conduct and judicial procedures shall be reviewed each academic year.
Disclosures to Victims of Alleged Crimes
SAU adheres to disciplinary procedures when students are involved in any violent crime or sex offense. Pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) a school is permitted to disclose to the harassed student information about the sanction imposed upon a student who was found to have engaged in harassment when the sanction directly relates to the harassed student. Further, when conduct involves a crime of violence or sex offense, FERPA permits postsecondary institutions to disclose victims, upon written request, the final results of a disciplinary proceeding against the alleged perpetrator, regardless of whether the institution concludes a violation was committed. Additionally, the institution may, upon written request, disclose to anyone — not just the complainant — the final results of a disciplinary proceeding if it determines that the student is an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or sex offense, and, with respect to the allegation made, the student has committed a violation of the institution’s rules or policies. The final results are limited to the name of the alleged perpetrator, any violation found to have been committed, and any sanction imposed against the perpetrator by SAU. SAU may not require a complainant from disclosing this information to others. If the complainant is deceased as a result of the crime or offense, SAU will provide the results of the disciplinary hearing to the victim’s next of kin, if so requested. The records of deceased students may also be released or disclosed at the request of a parent, personal representative, or other qualified representative of the student’s estate, or pursuant to a court order or subpoena.
Sex Offender Registration
Sex offender information within Calhoun County and Ouachita County can be obtained through the Arkansas Crime Information Center at their website http://www.acic.org/registered-sex-offenders. If you need assistance with obtaining information from their website, you may contact SAU Tech Campus Police for further assistance.