Office Philosophy
Wentworth Institute of Technology expects all students to adhere to its rules and regulations as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. These rules are subject to change at the Institute’s discretion. The rules are not meant to unnecessarily limit our students' independence, but to ensure the well being and rights of all students. Students are adults who are responsible for the consequences of their actions. Our academic institution disciplines any student who violates institutional rules, particularly when the student's conduct interferes with the safety or rights of other members of the institutional community, including fellow students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the campus.
Wentworth Institute of Technology is not a sanctuary from the law. Criminal and civil laws still apply within the academic community. Students who violate criminal codes put themselves at risk of criminal prosecution. In short, students neither relinquish civil rights nor acquire additional rights by virtue of being within an academic community; they do, however, take on additional responsibilities.
The Institute has the right to discipline students for off-campus behavior if their actions affect their academic performance, if the behavior demonstrates disregard for the rights of others, or if it casts a negative light on the reputation of the Wentworth community. Students are not exempt from proceedings occurring simultaneously in both the criminal arena and the Institute's discipline system.
Learning Objectives
The disciplinary process is designed to be educational. To that end, the office has outlined learning outcomes that may result from a student’s participation in the process. The Office will look to achieve these outcomes both in hearings and in educational outreach.
Intellectual / Personal Growth
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Students will identify the consequences of personal actions
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Students will interpret the purpose of institutional policies
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Students will consider the concepts of self-respect and respect for others
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Students will consider the impact of current decisions on academic and professional future
Clarified Values
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Students will articulate personal ethics and values
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Students will evaluate the level of congruence between their values and actions
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Students will understand how to use personal values in decision making
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Students will articulates rationale for personal behavior
Understanding of process/ rights and responsibilities
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Students will understand their rights and responsibilities prior to hearing
Managing Academic and Personal Life
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Students will explore balance between academic time and leisure
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Students will examine behavior as obstacle to goal attainment
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Students will able to articulate long-range life goals