When in the judgment of the Director of Community Standards, the Conduct Coordinator, or designee, the continued presence of an accused person at the college presents an immediate danger to the fulfillment of the educational mission of the college or to the life, health, welfare, safety or property of any member(s) of the college community, the accused person may be subject to a change in student status including immediate denial of campus residency and/or suspension from the college pending the outcome of an initial conference or disciplinary hearing which shall be scheduled as expeditiously as possible.

Such a recommendation would be communicated to the Dean or Assistant Dean for Student Affairs or designee who will review the recommendation, gather whatever additional information may be needed, and will determine if any change in status is warranted. Notification of any change of the student’s status and the reasons for it will be communicated to the student, in writing, within 24 hours of the decision. The accused will be provided with the terms of the immediate action changing student status. The Office of Community Standards will provide the student with a specification of charges letter within 24 hours or by the next business day, if a weekend or after hours, of the student being notified of the change in student status. This action may be taken, but is not limited to, situations involving physical and/or sexual violence, drugs, and other controlled substances.

If a residential student fails to comply with the conditions set forth in the residence license agreement they may be subject to reassignment. Such administrative action is not subject to the disciplinary process, but will involve discussion with the student.

Resident students who violate the terms and conditions of the residence license agreement in a manner which jeopardizes the health and safety of themselves or others are subject to reassignment and/or removal from campus housing. Such administrative action is not subject to the disciplinary appeals process, but shall involve discussion with the student.

In compliance with the SUNY Involuntary Leave of Absence for Students Policy. The college maintains various support systems, including but not limited to a health center and a counseling center to serve the physical and emotional needs of our students. Students, who may need additional support while enrolled, may be referred to various campus resources or to off-campus facilities and service providers when possible. In instances where the student may be unable to effectively function in the residential or college community; that is, without harming others or disrupting the college community, they may be required to leave the college following the described procedure below:

1. The President has designated that the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management or designee (Dean of Student Affairs or Assistant Dean of Student Affairs) will work in conjunction with the Campus Advocacy, Response, and Education (CARE) Team. To review any request for an Involuntary Leave of Absence.
   
   
2. The college will adhere to the steps outlined in the SUNY Involuntary Leave of Absence Policy, which includes an assessment of applicable resources or accommodations that may be available to assist the student prior to an involuntary leave being approved.
   
   
3. If a decision is made to impose an involuntary leave, the student will have seven (7) business days to submit a letter of appeal, as outline in the SUNY Involuntary leave of Absence Policy. The grounds and reasons for appeal must be clearly stated in the appeal. The written letter of appeal must be submitted to the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management via email at saf.student.affairs@purchase.edu through the student’s Purchase email account.
   
   
4. The Board of Appeal will consist of the following individuals:
   • Dean of Enrollment
   • Director of Financial Aid
   • Assistant Director of Disability Resources
     
     
5. If approved, the involuntary leave will follow the college’s refund policy.
   
   
6. In order to return to campus, the student must have completed all requirements outline in the college’s communication at the time the leave was finalized.