Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution

Who Are We?

When concerns about student behavior arise, our office serves as the university’s primary resource for addressing these situations in a fair, respectful, and student-centered way. We work with students to explore what happened, consider the impact of their choices, and identify meaningful resolutions. Our priority is to ensure every student is treated with dignity and provided the opportunity to learn and grow through the process.

Students, faculty, and staff who believe there may have been a violation of the Code of Student Conduct are encouraged to reach out to our office to learn about the options available. We can provide guidance on reporting processes, connect individuals with supportive resources, and assist those who may have been harmed. Our staff are also available to facilitate educational programs that promote respect, accountability, and community well-being.

Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution in the Office of the Dean of Students, aims to help students recognize the effects of their actions, repair harm when possible, and develop the skills needed for future personal and professional success.

Mission, Vision and Goals

Mission

The Bowling Green State University Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution program supports the University’s mission by preparing students to be engaged, responsible community members. Through a student-centered and restorative approach, we create opportunities for meaningful dialogue, reflection, and accountability. Our process helps students take responsibility for their actions, learn from their experiences, and strengthen conflict management skills. By promoting health, safety, and mutual respect, we foster a supportive campus community where students can grow as individuals, repair harm when it occurs, and develop the skills needed to contribute positively beyond the University.

Vision

Fostering a community where students embrace accountability, handle conflict with respect, support a culture of care and social responsibility, and uphold the expectations outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.

Goals

Provide a fair and transparent process that upholds due process, laws, and campus policies while helping students understand their rights and responsibilities.
Create meaningful outcomes that foster accountability, responsible decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.
Promote student growth and success by encouraging reflection on behavior, its impact on the community, and its connection to future career and life opportunities.
Incorporate restorative practices that repair harm, rebuild trust, and strengthen relationships within the community.

Additional Resources

Conflict Resolution Services and Educational Workshops

Faculty and Staff Resources

Student Organizations and Conduct

Conduct Support Offices

Additional Policy Resources

Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution

Navigating the Student Conduct Process

To make the Student Conduct Process easier to understand, we encourage you to review this graphic—it’s designed to help simplify the steps in the process. For the full details on the conduct process at BGSU, please read the Code of Student Conduct. And remember, our staff is always here to answer any questions you may have.

Graphic showing the six steps of the Student Conduct Process: (1) The Office of the Dean of Students receives a report of a possible policy violation. (2) The student is notified that a conduct meeting has been scheduled with a Conduct Administrator. (3) The student meets with the administrator to review the report and share their perspective. (4) The administrator decides if a violation occurred using the Preponderance of Evidence standard. (5) The student receives written notification of the outcome; if no violation is found, the case is closed. (6) If a violation is found, the student chooses either to accept responsibility or request a formal hearing

One of the concerns of Bowling Green State University is to provide each student with the opportunity to learn. Therefore, some personal freedoms and rights of students include, but are not limited to:

Freedom of inquiry, speech and assembly.
Freedom from threats.
Freedom from acts of violence.
Freedom from unfair or obscene treatment from others.
Freedom from interference from others in an unreasonable and unauthorized manner while in class, activities and public events.
Freedom from theft and willful destruction of personal property.
Right to study and to learn in an atmosphere of academic freedom.
Right to procedural due process in University conduct action.
Right to be governed by justifiable academic regulations.
Right to be informed of the regulations for academic and social conduct, and graduation requirements of the University.
Right to petition for redress of grievances, academic and nonacademic.
Right to be informed in writing of alleged violations of the Code of Student Conduct.

Each student has the responsibility:

To respect the rights and property of others.
To be fully acquainted and comply with the published rules and regulations of the University.
To comply with all local, state and federal laws
To recognize that student actions reflect upon the individuals involved as well as upon the entire University community.
To recognize the University’s obligation to provide an environment conducive for learning and academic inquiry.
To adhere to the academic requirements determined by individual instructors.

Updated: 09/18/2025 04:32PM