The Student Conduct Advisory Committee (SCAC) provides peer perspective on matters of student conduct and academic integrity at the University of Oregon.
Charge and Responsibilities
The Committee of students, faculty, and professional staff (classified staff and officers of administration) serves a three-tiered purpose for supporting the university student conduct system: Advise, Advocate, and Advance. In accordance with the Student Conduct Code, the SCAC will assist the Director of the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards (SCCS) by:
- Advising. Review and make recommendations for changes to the Code and related procedures.
- Advocating. Provide educational outreach to university students, faculty, and staff.
- Advancing. Explore new and innovative ways to increase student and faculty awareness of and involvement in the student conduct program.
The Director will provide the Committee with an annual report which includes: articulation of currently published procedures, anticipated policy and/or procedural changes, and an overview of the previous year, including any changes made.
Recruitment, training and facilitation of the SCAC is the responsibility of the SCCS, in collaboration with the University Senate, OA Council, and the ASUO.
Membership
| committee | department | SCHOOL/COLLEGE/ADMIN UNIT | position | term | committee position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Girvan | School of Law | Assistant Professor | '21-'22, '22-'23 | Faculty | |
| Ryan Hildebrand | UO Libraries | Special Collections and Authorities Cataloger | '21-'22, '22-'23 | Faculty | |
| Michael Tomcal | Accounting | Lundquist College of Business | Instructor | '21-'22, '22-'23 | Faculty |
| Kat Finseth | '21-'22 | Student | |||
| McKale Walker | '21-'22 | Student | |||
| Ryan Laws | '21-'22 | Student | |||
| Aaron Silberman | '21-'22 | Student | |||
| Addie Beplate | Law student | '21-'22 | Student (Graduate or Law) | ||
| Sandy Weintraub | School of Law |
Interim Asst. Dean of Student Affairs; Director, Oregon Law Commission |
'21-'22 | Professional Staff | |
| Hannah White | Holden Center | Office of the Dean of Students | Interim Coordinator | '21-'22 | Professional Staff |
| Laurel Bastian | Office of the Provost | Faculty Consultant | '21-'22 | Professional Staff |
Membership Requirements
SCAC membership is comprised of three faculty, three professional staff, and four students (including at least one graduate or law student).
SCAC members are appointed by the President each spring term. Appointments begin the subsequent fall term. Temporary members may be appointed at such times as are necessary.
SCCS will coordinate annual, spring recruitment with the University Senate, OA Council, and the ASUO. If there is a need to supplement recommendations made directly to the President from shared governance bodies, SCCS will facilitate an application process. Successful applicants will be recommended to the President for appointment consideration.
Leadership Structure
a) Chair: elected from the committee membership
b) Convener: Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards
c) Staff: Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards
Election Schedule for Chair
At the first meeting of the year.
Length of Term
a) Non-students (faculty, OAs): 2 years, staggered
b) Students: 2 years, staggered
Term Limits
a) For the Chair: no term limits
b) For Committee Members: two consecutive terms
c) Ex-Officio: n/a
Frequency of Meetings
Approximately 3 meetings per term
Reporting Deadline(s)
The Student Conduct Advisory Committee shall provide a report to the University Senate. At a minimum this report shall be in the form of an annual written report submitted by the committee chair to the Senate president and Senate executive coordinator no later than June 1st. The committee shall also make additional written or oral reports to the Senate as necessary.
Contact
Student Conduct and Community Standards, conduct@uoregon.edu