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Disciplinary Action and Management

Complaints made that are not reflective of a violation of the Honor Code are brought to the attention of the Dean's Office.
Upon receiving the complaint, the Dean's office will assign a judicial body to address the complaint.

Sanctions
In keeping with GAU's commitment to creating a safe and productive learning environment, we have implemented the
disciplinary process to discourage conduct inconsistent with the high standards held by most of our students. Following a

disciplinary action, GAU may impose appropriate sanctions, varying according to the severity of the offense, that we hope
will protect those dedicated to learning this challenging profession and encourage ethical conduct among their peers.

Sanctions are determined by the Dean's office following the resolution of disciplinary action. This may be an informal
resolution, such as a Complaint settled through mediation; or a hearing following an infraction of the Honor Code or Code of
Conduct. The latter two are held before the Honor Council and Grievance Committee, who may also recommend sanctions.

There follows a list of the most commonly imposed sanctions, but GAU may also choose to impose other sanctions, not listed

here, depending on the severity of the misconduct. We strive to find a balance between encouraging those that deserve a
second chance while still protecting the rights of the majority of our students, who deserve an orderly learning environment.

Available Sanctions
1. Warning or Admonition. A warning or admonition is the issuance of an oral or written reprimand. These are
generally given to alert a student in danger of more serious sanctions if academic, attendance, conduct or other
compliance issues are not promptly addressed.
2. Required Compliance/ Remediation. When a student is out of compliance with enrollment or admission

requirements, GAU will inform the student of the area needing attention, and how the situation may be rectified. In
the event of a delay in compliance, GAU may impose one or more of the following sanctions, and perhaps other
appropriate measures as required, until the student becomes fully compliant.
a) Restricted campus privileges until compliance is reached.
b) Collection of monies or property where restitution is owed.
c) Counseling and education in the area of noncompliance.

d) Participation in psycho-educational groups and/or assigned educational initiatives designed to assist
the student with compliance.

Filing a Complaint
The first step in resolving any dispute is to communicate with the person with whom you have the dispute. If you are
unable to come to a satisfactory resolution, lodge a formal complaint. All formal complaints made by students must be

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