About Us
Mission
To empower students to grow from their experiences and make responsible decisions; create equitable policies and reaffirm standards set forth in the Code of Student Accountability; utilize multiple pathways to navigate conflict resolution and cultivate a sense of belonging.
Vision
To foster a sense of belonging, integrity, and fairness through inclusive decision-making.
Values
| Value | definition |
|---|---|
| Compassion | Work towards resolution of campus concerns through supportive understanding and repairing
harm that has occurred |
| Integrity | Uphold community standards and shared values to maintain a safe, inclusive environment for all |
| Fairness | Create equitable procedures and outcomes through inclusive decision making while acknowledging and working to overcome the shortcomings of systems inherently biased against marginalized groups |
| Responsibility | Cultivate greater awareness of self and develop a sense of purpose and civic engagement through shared accountability and ethical behavior |
| Community | Foster a sense of belonging among students, staff, and faculty through building relationships and engaging in open, transparent communication |
| Growth | Provide a safe space for students to engage in progressive development through experiential learning opportunities, leading to positive change and advancement |
Statement of Equity
Our work is an educational process that values compassion, integrity, fairness, responsibility, growth, and community; however, we acknowledge that higher education disciplinary processes and United States judicial systems have historically contributed to systemic issues that often prevent access to constitutional rights and protections for vulnerable communities. The SARP staff has completed years of academic and professional training and remain committed to critically reviewing and modifying our policies, procedures, and processes to ensure fairness for all students.
We also recognize that the use of Restorative Practices (known to be rooted in indigenous practices) within the very systems that have caused oppression must be acknowledged. We see Restorative Practices as more than an alternative resolution process, but as a means to create a culture of belonging where there is safety in holding one another accountable, acknowledging and repairing harm, and learning from each other's lived experiences. Through the use of Restorative Practices, we hope to dismantle oppressive systems and biased thinking so that the alternative becomes the standard.
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