Welcome to Student Development and Conduct
Student Development and Conduct (SDC) offers students educational opportunities for personal growth, and values clarification. Our aim is to educate the campus about issues central to the mission of the institution, and to react to inappropriate behavior in a fair and responsive manner. The SDC staff provides education and outreach efforts regarding alcohol and other drug use, student involvement on campus, academic integrity, and leadership development.
The student conduct system is based on established expectations and standards of behavior at Brandeis as described in Rights and Responsibilities, and also relies on a peer judgment model. At the heart of this process is the University Board on Student Conduct, a student, faculty and staff panel that hears select cases of alleged student misconduct.
University Board of Student Conduct Applications
Applications for the 08-09 UBSC are available now and are due January 25, 2008. Check the Hiatt Career Center's Jamin' system or you may download the 08-09 University Board of Student Conduct application here.
Contact Us with any Questions or Feedback
Erika Lamarre, Director of Student Development and Conduct
Kerri Hennessey, Department Coordinator
Mike Vella, Conduct Assistant
The Department of Student Development and Conduct, located in the Shapiro Campus Center, suite 203, is open Monday through Friday 9am - 5pm. To reach the office please call (781) 736 - 5070. Correspondence may be addressed to:
The Department of Student Development and Conduct
Brandeis University
Mailstop 206
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02454 - 9110
Core Values
As a part of the the Division of Student Life the Department of Student Development and Conduct seeks to build a community based upon mutual understanding and consideration, in support of the Core Values which are the foundation of our work:
- Citizenship Every individual has a vested interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, an obligation to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer assistance to those who need our help.
- Integrity Every person is responsible for the consequences of his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions, and uphold the principles of sincerity, trust, and honesty.
- Respect Our community is one in which care and concern for ourselves and one another are of paramount importance, and our words and deeds reflect our appreciation for theory and practice, institutions and individuals, tradition and innovation.
- Civility Regardless of difference in opinion or background, our conduct must demonstrate courtesy and compassion, and reflect our recognition of the dignity of every human being.
- Lifelong Learning Each of us is both teacher and student; we regard each moment as an opportunity to share a learning experience with others, and we accept challenges for the advancement of the community as a whole.
- Embracing Diversity Because our lives are richer the more we are exposed to a full range of people and experiences, we celebrate human diversity, and strive for the broadest representation of perspectives in all that we do.