Mediation

Case Management Flow Chart (PDF file format)

Academic Integrity - UNLV is first and foremost an academic community, with its fundamental purpose the pursuit of learning and student development. UNLV believes that any instance of academic misconduct hurts the entire community, and that the values of honesty, trust, respect, fairness, responsibility and professionalism are paramount. Therefore, to uphold and support standards of personal honesty and integrity for all members of the campus community consistent with the goals of a community of scholars and students seeking knowledge, it will be the policy of UNLV to enforce standards through fair and objective procedures governing instances of alleged student academic misconduct.

Student Conduct Code (PDF File Format) - The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, continually strives to establish a spirit of community in accordance with the highest standards of academic excellence and freedom, institutional integrity, and constitutional protections. Such an environment is essential in fostering intellectual growth and achievement. Each member of the University shares the responsibility of maintaining conditions conducive to the achievement of the University’s purpose. The UNLV Student Conduct Code is designed to provide basic standards to ensure a means to fulfill this purpose.

Mediation - Any UNLV student, faculty, or staff is available to participate in and/or request mediation; as long as one of the participants is a student. Mediation is a voluntary, self-empowering process in which an impartial or neutral third party helps participants discuss, negotiate and reach a mutually acceptable settlement to their disagreement. Mediation is a decision making process where the participants hold the power to solve their disagreements by actively engaging in an open dialogue.

Selected NSHE and/or UNLV Campus Policies (PDF File Format) The Selected Policies section has been expanded to include 14 of the most commonly asked-about campus policies, as well as current information on 27 of the most commonly asked-about academic procedures for UNLV students.

Student's Rights in the Disciplinary Process

Sanction Information

Witness Information
Members of the University community are strongly encouraged to participate in any disciplinary proceedings and to testify as witnesses when reasonably notified. This is not to limit the right against self-incrimination. As a witness in the judicial process, you have the following responsibilities:

• To know and adhere to the Student Conduct Code
• To be honest and complete in all information or evidence you provide throughout the process
• To attend all meetings and/or hearings in a timely fashion
• To remain civil and respectful during all proceedings
• Both the complainant and the charged student may present and question witnesses.