Student Conduct, Community Standards, and Policies
Hearing Board Members and Advisors
The Dean of Students Office encourages faculty, staff, and students to participate in the student conduct process. Participation in this process supports student learning, accountability, fairness, and the overall well-being of the Farmingdale State College community. Members of the FSC Community can participate in the following ways:
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff may serve as Student Conduct Hearing Board Members, reviewing cases involving alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct. Hearing Board Members work collaboratively with student representatives and fellow employees to evaluate information presented during a hearing and determine findings based on College policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate impartiality and fairness.
- Maintain confidentiality of all conduct proceedings.
- Review case materials thoroughly and objectively.
- Participate in hearings as their schedules permit.
- Complete required training and professional development.
- Contribute to an educational and equitable resolution process.
Training
Faculty and staff serving as Hearing Board Members receive training through the SUNY
Student Conduct Institute (SCI). Training focuses on topics such as due process, impartial
decision-making, confidentiality, student development, and applicable SUNY and Title
IX requirements.
Students
Student Hearing Board Members are expected to serve as fair, impartial, and responsible representatives of the Farmingdale State College community by maintaining confidentiality, participating fully in hearings and training, and making decisions based on the information presented and the Student Code of Conduct.
- Be enrolled at Farmingdale State College.
- Be in good academic and disciplinary standing.
- Demonstrate a willingness to serve on scheduled hearings regardless of the nature of the incident or alleged violation.
- Maintain impartiality, objectivity, professionalism, civility, punctuality, and confidentiality.
- Possess strong communication, critical thinking, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Successfully complete all required training.
- Commit to approximately eight (8) hours of annual training.
Please complete this form to express your interest and receive additional information: Student Conduct Hearing Board Interest Form
Policies
The following section contains institutional policies that may be relevant for reference and provide important information regarding college standards, procedures, and expectations.
dean of students
Dewey Hall, Room 118
934-420-2104
dean.students@farmingdale.edu
Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:30pm