ENFORCEMENT AND DISCIPLINE PROCESS. The residence community is guided by the belief that resident discipline should be developmental rather than punitive. Any sanction that is applied against an individual is applied for the purpose of changing behaviour and protecting the interests of the community. At the same time, considerable care is taken to ensure that any resident who has been accused of an offence is treated in a fair and just manner. Accordingly, the disciplinary system is designed to be both flexible and accountable. • Disciplinary actions are conducted in a manner consistent with the procedures set out in the Student Discipline Bylaw of the University of Manitoba and are subject to appeal. Appeals are conducted in the manner prescribed by the guidelines of the Student Discipline By-law, copies of which are available on request (residents can also find the By-law on the University website). • The model used to determine outcomes within our Community Standards is based on a balance of probabilities. If, after all credible information has been heard, the adjudicating personnel believe that the incident is more likely to have occurred than not, and there is reasonable proof that the person(s) responsible can be determined, then the standard of proof has been met. When an alleged violation of Residence Community Standards is brought to the attention of the Associate Director, Residence Life, and s/he is responsible for ensuring that an investigation is conducted. • Matters of discipline are brought forward to the Associate Director, Residence Life, or the Director of Student Residences. The Associate Director, Residence Life and/or Director of Student Residences have the final say on all discipline. Residents do not have to be given a verbal warning for a fine to be in effect. Decisions will be based on a preponderance of evidence (i.e., the evidence shows it is more likely than not that the alleged violation occurred). • Residence Life Student Staff and Council Members, being in leadership positions in the community, will be held to a higher standard and will therefore be levied with higher sanctions. Infractions are dealt with through a variety of mechanisms depending on the severity of the incident. This document attempts to provide to the resident an example of what the sanction might be for particular behaviours. This does not limit the possibility of other sanctions being imposed should the situation warrant. All financial costs incurred, as a result of breaking a residence regu...
