Standards of conduct form the basis for behavioral expectations
in the St. John's University community. The creation and
enforcement of standards of conduct for students is an educational
endeavor, which intends to foster student development. The
enforcement of such standards must protect the rights, health and
safety of members of that community in order that they may pursue
their educational goals without undue interference. Sanctioning is
used to promote the guidelines put forth by the
University. The use of sanctioning is not punitive or
retaliatory. The goal of sanctioning is for students to gain
perspective and insight into their indiscretions, making the moment
educational.
Freedom is meaningless unless responsibility is also
present. The responsibility to secure and respect general
conditions conducive to learning is shared by all members of the
St. John's University community. Students must assume a
significant role in developing and enforcing University regulations
in order that they might be better prepared for the
responsibilities of citizenship. It is the intent of St. John's
University to establish the necessary guidelines to support and
advance the educational and religious aims of the university
without undeservedly restricting or diminishing the university
experience for students. Thus, integrity, wisdom and empathy
are among the most important characteristics adhered to throughout
the administration of student conduct standards. The goal to be
realized through the disciplinary process transcends the confines
of the University and radiates into the community. The goal is
to influence students to espouse the core values of truth, love,
respect, opportunity, excellence, and service throughout their
daily lives as productive members of a larger
community.