The office of Community Standards and Mediation is responsible for the adjudication of cases involving alleged student violations of the University of Maine System Student Conduct Code and investigations of Title IX reports. Our office offers educational programs and materials for students, faculty, and staff regarding; academic integrity, university policies, and conflict resolution. Community Standards and Mediation staff are involved with the selection and training of the Student Conduct Board members (comprised of students, faculty and staff).
The University of Maine Student Code of Conduct
The purpose of this University of Maine System Student Conduct Policy (this “Policy”) is to promote the intellectual, ethical, and physical development of people within the University of Maine System. This Policy shall be implemented through procedures set forth in the University of Maine System Student Conduct Code (the “Code”). The Code will articulate the expectation that students conduct themselves with proper regard for their rights and responsibilities, and the rights and responsibilities of others including the University. All members of the University community share accountability for maintaining an environment where actions are guided by mutual respect, integrity, and reason. The procedures outlined in the Code seek to promote the safety of persons engaging in those pursuits, the free and peaceful expression of ideas, and the integrity of academic processes. The procedures in the Code will reflect the basic concept of procedural fairness and will make certain that no student is subject to disciplinary action for any misconduct without first being given adequate notice of the charge(s) and the opportunity for a hearing before an impartial body or officer.
In the implementation of this Policy, the University seeks to harmonize its administrative functions in a manner consistent with and grounded in its educational mission with an emphasis on fundamental fairness, due process, personal responsibility, and community relationships.