Office of Community Standards

The Office of Community Standards supports the Jacksonville State University mission through remaining student centered and educational in its disciplinary procedures. The Code of Student Conduct and the Code of Student Organization Conduct publicly set expectations for all students and Student Groups/Organizations to uphold standards and demonstrate respect within the University community.

The Codes of Conduct are designed to support students and Student Groups/Organizations who may have engaged in misconduct through an educational and restorative approach. The Office of Community Standards upholds the institution’s general mission and goals while recognizing and respecting the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of all students at Jacksonville State University.

The Office of Community Standards strives to ensure that the conduct process is procedurally
sound, consistent, fair, transparent, and accessible to the community, providing a just result that
holds students accountable for their behavior. The resolution procedures and sanctions or outcomes are designed to address the behavior or misconduct, repair any harm caused, prevent recurrence, and/or provide education and support to the student(s).

The mission of the Office of Community Standards and the Codes of Conduct system at Jacksonville State University is to transform potential incidents of misconduct into opportunities for education and student development. Our goal is that as students and/or Student Groups/Organizations progress through the conduct process, they will emerge as better educated and more well-rounded members of the University’s community and become more effective global citizens.