The Student Judicial Board (SJB) resolves charges of alleged violations of the Honor and Student Conduct Codes, as assigned by the Office of the Dean of Students.
SJB members are selected through application and interview processes. Two Student Judicial Board members serve as chairpersons, providing leadership to SJB and facilitating hearings. For each Student Judicial Board hearing, five SJB members, including a chairperson, serve on the hearing panel. At the chairperson’s discretion, a judicial board advisor may attend, observe, and assist SJB during a hearing, including during private deliberations. During fall and spring semesters, SJB chairpersons also resolve student appeal requests related to traffic and parking violations.
SJB Membership Information
Students serving on the Student Judicial Board provide vital leadership to the University of Lynchburg community by upholding standards of academic and behavioral excellence and by enforcing University policies in an educational and equitable manner.
Service on the Board is a challenging and satisfying way to enhance your academic experiences. Through participation in training activities, case resolution, and programs for the campus community, Board members develop valuable skills that are directly transferable to other leadership positions and to professional work settings. Skills enhanced through Board service include communication, analysis, decision making, teamwork, effective listening, policy interpretation, and problem solving.
SJB Membership Qualifications
- QPA of 2.5 or higher (cumulative and for each semester of membership)
- Good academic and disciplinary standing (i.e., not on any type of probation)
- Commitment to the Honor and Student Conduct Codes and related disciplinary procedures
- Completion of all training requirements
- Active participation in weekly SJB meetings (held Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.), in hearings, and in programs and activities sponsored/co-sponsored by SJB
SJB Application Form
SJB Selection Process
Applicants must complete a written application, including responses to provided questions, and an individual interview with members of the current Student Judicial Board.
Before serving on the Student Judicial Board, newly selected members must complete approximately 20 hours of training as provided annually by the Office of the Dean of Students.
Students who wish to apply to the Student Judicial Board are encouraged to contact:
- The Office of the Dean of Students, 114 Hundley Hall, 434.544.8226
- The Student Judicial Board Office, 102 Hundley Hall, 434.544.8627
