Faculty and Staff

Professor and students in the classroom

Whether you want support in educating your students about the Honor Code or guidance to mediate classroom disruptions, Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution has resources to help.

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Honor Code Policies and Procedures

The purpose of the Honor Code is to create an environment where students can succeed in a fair and honest way. Faculty and staff can:

  • Educate students on the value of the Honor Code.
  • Help students understand what violations may look like in your class.
  • Instill a sense of academic integrity and responsibility among students.

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Your Role in Student Behavior

Faculty and staff can make an impact on the student conduct process by joining the appeal board. Faculty and staffÌýalso have a responsibility for maintaining an appropriate learning environment. They can address this by:

  • GuidingÌýclassroom discussion.
  • Treating students with understanding, dignity and respect.
  • EducatingÌýstudents on the consequences of a classroom disruption.

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Conflict Resolution

Healthy conflict can result in growth,Ìýlearning and understanding. Conflict resolution is not just for student-to-student relationships. It can also help faculty and staff:

  • ImproveÌýcommunication with colleagues.
  • Develop trusted relationships with students.
  • Educate students on having respectful dialogue with people who have different opinions.

Support our students

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Restorative Justice

Participate in Restorative Justice volunteer opportunities. Restorative Justice helps to address the relationship between victims, offendersÌýand the community in a way that repairs the impact, holds the offender accountable and builds community.Ìý

Report incidents such as suspectedÌýhazing to SCCR. HazingÌýrefers to any activity expected of someone joining a group (or to maintain full status in a group) that humiliates, degrades, or risks emotional and/or physical harm, regardless of the person's willingness to participate.

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Additional Support

If a student you interact withÌýneeds confidential support, counseling, legal assistance or guidance to navigateÌýresources during a crisis, CU Boulder has multiple support departments to help.Ìý

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Don't ignore it, report it.

There are options for students, faculty and staff, and families to reportÌýconcerns. Don't ignore mental health concerns, racism, harassment, discriminatory actions, unwanted sexual behavior, abuse in a relationship, stalking, other interpersonal violenceÌýand abusive conduct.

What, whereÌýand how to report