Non-Academic Disciplinary & Appeals Process

AMDA has developed procedures for investigating potential violations of its policies, to adjudicate any such violations, and to impose sanctions for those violations found to have occurred. These procedures also set forth how students can appeal decisions on disciplinary matters. AMDA reserves the right to adapt its procedures based on the circumstances of an individual case. AMDA also recognizes that any code of conduct cannot anticipate every situation; accordingly, AMDA may use the Disciplinary Process to investigate and sanction alleged conduct of any nature, including but not limited to conduct that is similar, comparable or analogous to conduct that is specifically proscribed by AMDA’s rules. 

The Disciplinary Process outlined below addresses violations of AMDA’s non-academic policies and Code of Conduct specified in this Handbook, the Housing License, and other policy documents provided to students. The Student Conduct Administrator (hereinafter referred to as “Administrator” or “Appeals Administrator”) and the Conduct Review Committee (hereinafter referred to as “Committee”) are authorized by AMDA to impose sanctions on any student found to have violated AMDA’s Code of Conduct. 

The terms “Student Conduct Administrator” and “Conduct Review Committee” are defined as any person or group authorized by the Provost or Senior Vice President of Student Affairs to impose sanctions. 

Students may appeal any disciplinary determination and imposition of sanctions, according to the process set forth below. Students, faculty or staff members of AMDA who believe that they have been subjected to, or have knowledge of any acts that are in violation of AMDA policies are encouraged to inform an Administrator. The Administrator may conduct an investigation to determine whether the charges have merit and whether they can be resolved on an informal basis. 

AMDA may pursue a violation under the Code of Conduct, even when civil or criminal proceedings are underway and, at its sole discretion, AMDA may suspend a student or take other interim measures pending the outcome of the Disciplinary Process or external legal proceedings as AMDA deems appropriate under the circumstances. When a student fails to cooperate with or participate in the Disciplinary Process, AMDA may proceed with the process to reach a determination as to whether a violation occurred and impose sanctions.