Mission Statement
The mission of the Georgia Southwestern State University Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities is to foster student engagement and success by promoting a campus culture of safety and well-being through education and awareness initiatives focused on individual responsibility and adherence to community standards of acceptable behavior and civic virtues outlined in the Student Conduct Code. The office will help students understand the impact of their behavior on the global community and to assist them with making future decisions that lead to personal and professional success.
The goals of the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities are:
- to promote a campus environment that supports the overall educational mission of the University;
- to create a climate of wellbeing and support;
- protect the University community from disruption and harm;
- to provide advocacy for all students;
- to encourage appropriate standards of individual and group behavior; and
- to foster ethical standards and civic virtues.
The Office of Student Rights and Responsibility fulfills this mission by providing programs and services that:
- develop, disseminate, interpret, and enforce campus regulations;
- teach students about appropriate behavior and community membership;
- provide programs and activities that foster students' intellectual, ethical and cultural development;
- intervene effectively when behavior violates the Conduct Code;
- encourage students to seek assistance through individual life coaching and wellness coaching sessions;
- offer educational and leadership opportunities for students who participate in the operation of the Student Conduct Process; and
- assist and advocate for students with non-academic complaints.
Services Provided by the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities
- Student Conduct
- Student Advocacy
- Wellness and Life Coaching
- Mediation
- Behavioral Intervention Team
- Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Task Force
- Preventative and Wellness Program Initiatives
- Mental Health First Aid training
Report a Conduct Violation
Individuals interested in submitting a complaint report of potential Student Code of Conduct policy violations should do so in writing. Click here to submit a report or email to student.rights@gsw.edu. Reports should be submitted as soon as possible after the alleged violation. For individuals filing a report, a meeting can be arranged with a staff member in the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities to discuss the conduct process.
Contact Us
Student Engagement and Success
Student Success Center 3rd floor
(229) 928-1387
student.engagement@gsw.edu
Download a Brochure
Download a printable brochure here.
Resources
- Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents
- Tips to Help College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Helping College Students Cope With COVID-19
- Free Resources for Online College Students During COVID-19
- How to Maximize Your Career Development During COVID-19
