With that letter, RIT sent me a survey to report on the hearing. How much fun did I have? Read what follows:

(Note: As before, this is close to verbatim. However, instead of bolding all the questions, I bolded my answers. Just so you all know how I felt... Also, as a side note, to space out answers, I used the '|' marker.


Rochester Institute of Technology
OFFICE OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND MEDIATION SERVICES
STUDENT CONDUCT SURVEY
In an effort to continually improve our program and services, the Office of Student Conduct and Mediation Services is seeking your input. We ask that you complete this survey and return it to us in the enclosed, self-addressed, stamped envelope. The evlauation is voluntary and anonymous. The information will be used to evaluate and improve the student conduct system at RIT. Your honesty is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your cooperation and input.

Please place an "X" in the appropriate blank:

1. Sex: Male Female

2. Classification: 1st year | 2nd year | 3rd year | 4th year | 5th year | Graduate Student

3. Age: 20

4. Ethnicity:
Asian or Pacific Islander | Native American Indian or Alaskian native

Black, not of Latino origin | Caucasian, not of Latino origin

Latino | Mixed Ethnicity

5. How familiar were you with the student conduct system prior to your hearing (informal process with Residence Life or formal process with Office of Student Conduct and Mediation Services)?

Not familiar at all | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Very familiar

6. Did you read about the student conduct system prior to your hearing? Yes | No

7. Did you think the staff with whom you had contact (Staff Assistant, Student Conduct Officer) treated you with respect and concern, and provided you with helpful resources?

Not at all | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Very Much

8. Was the notification letter you received, informing you of the allegations and the conduct process, clear and informative?

Not at all | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Very Much

9. Did you use an Advocate during your hearing process? Yes | No

[remainder of question 9 omitted]

10. In what manner was your case resolved?

Informal Hearing (with Residence Life or other administrator)
Formal Hearing (in Office of Student Conduct and Mediation Services)

11. What was the decision reached about your alleged behavior?

Responsible for violation(s) | Not responsible for violations(s)

12. Do you feel the decision reached was a fair decision?

Not at all | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Very Much

If the decision was "Responsible," continue with #13. If the decision was "Not Responsible" please go to #15.

13. What sanction did you receive?

Verbal Warning | Warning | Disciplinary Probation | Deferred Suspension
Disciplinary Suspension | Disciplinary Dismissal | Expulsion

12. What conditions (if any) were part of your sanction (check all that apply)
Community Service | Letter of Apology | Counseling
Restitution | Loss of Priviledges | Reflection Paper | Chemical Dependency Screening
Removal from Housing | Deferred Removal from Housing | Move with in the housing system
Mediation | Assignment to an Alternative Education Sanction Program | [written in: none]

13. Do you think the sanction(s) and conditions imposed were fair?

Not at all | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Very Much

15. Did the Conduct Officer demonstrate respect, caring and concern throughout the hearing?

Not at all | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Very Much

16. Do you have any comments about the actual hearing process (informal or formal)?
[written]: The prosecutor needs to have more physical proof.

17. What did you learn from the hearing process you experienced?
[written]: RIT only cares about money, not the students.

18. Any further comments, concerns, and/or suggestions about any part of the process are appreciated.
[written]: Attempted communication before action would be nice. Negotiation did not feel like an option. Only written note was the summons to the hearing, attempts to ask the prosecutor any questions resulted in false answers.

[end writing] Thank you for your participation in this survey!

[written]: P.S.: Get a proofreader. There was a typo in the incident report, and on this, check the numbers. There's 2 12's and 13's, and no 14. I expect more accuracy in formal paperwork.


---END SURVEY---


I think I've said enough...

And thus, it's now time to go back HOME.