Declaration of Student Rights George Mason University Student
Government, 2014 Rachel Grimesey, Student Body Attorney
General
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Office of the Attorney General 901 Establishment The Office of
the Attorney General is established as an executive departmental
office of the Student Government of George Mason University. 902
Purpose The purpose of the Office of the Attorney General is:
External Purposes: A)To help establish and enforce a University
Student Bill of Rights. B) To strengthen the relationship between
the students and the University Judicial system. C) To increase
students awareness of the Universitys policies on Student Conduct
and Drugs & Alcohol. D) To increase ties with the local
judicial system and George Mason University. E) To increase
awareness of students legal rights on and off campus. F) To
establish working relations with other offices on campus such as
the Office of Student Conduct and the Office of Academic Integrity.
Internal Purposes: A)To serve as Student Governments Prosecutor or
Defense in all EDC Grievances that pertain to any legislation,
impeachment, or any other grievances that do not deal with disputes
between the two branches of Student Government.
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AG Responsibilities Office of Student Conduct Office of
Academic Integrity Student grievances & inquiries EDC
grievances Declaration of Student Rights
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Stakeholders Office of the University President University
Police University Life o Student Involvement o Wellness, Alcohol,
and Violence Education and Services (WAVES) o Women and Gender
Students Center (WGST) o Student Conduct o Office of Student
Support and Case Management o Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
and Questioning Resources (LGBTQ) o Housing and Residence Life o
Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education (ODIME) o
Disability Services (ODS) o Counseling and Psychological Services
(CAPS) o Dean of Students o Academic Integrity Undergraduate
Academic Affairs o Office of the Registrar o Office of Academic
Integrity
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Purpose of a Student DOSR Clarify o Make sure students
understand existing Student Conduct policies Contract o Have
administrators and students agree on students rights o Ensure
fairness in treatment for all students Transparency o Give students
clear access to University disciplinary processes o Strong
communication between Admin and students Protect Mason
Students
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DOSR Timeline Pass as Student Senate Resolution o Present to
Senate: February 6 o Office Hours for feedback: February 10- 13 o
First reading in Senate: February 20 o Second reading in Senate:
February 27 Discussion with Administrators (March) Pass as
Constitutional addendum through Student Body vote (April)
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Welcome to NOVA! Did You Know? Reckless driving is a Class 1
misdemeanor o Includes any speed over 80 mph or 20 mph over the
posted speed limit If you live in VA but use a different states
license for more than 60 days youre committing a crime Virginia
punishments for DUIs are severe Synthetic marijuana is illegal
Possessing or using prescription drugs that have not been
prescribed to you can be charged as a felony
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Topics I. Classroom II. Expression III. Institutional IV. Due
Process V. Student Health
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Statement of Purpose The George Mason University Declaration of
Student Rights will serve as a contract of understanding between
the student body and Institution. The Bill will protect the rights
of all Mason students to pursue higher education in a safe,
transparent, and fair institution and classroom environment.
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I. Classroom Accommodations for disabilities o Inclement
weather o Exams o Classroom Equality o Freedom from discrimination
based on race, age, citizenship status, political beliefs, weight,
gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, culture, national origin, or
other methods of affiliation Optimal learning environment o Safety
o Classroom maintenance Access to course information o Ensure
syllabus and book information is made available to students more
than 2 weeks prior to classes beginning o Right to notification of
potential failing a course before final exam
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II. Expression Student media Social media Community outlets
Access to student representatives (SG members) Protest and
expression on campus Right to submit grievances against any
institutional body o Directly or through student
representatives
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III. Institutional Protection of all student information o
Financial, health, grades, student conduct, etc. Justification and
transparency in tuition spending o Right to request justification
for funds
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IV. Due Process Right to Appeal Right to have decision reviewed
by a third party Right to be present during appeal hearings Right
to be tried in front of a jury of peers Student Conduct o Right to
be provided the Student Code of Conduct and all relevant University
policies o Understand specific outcomes that could result from a
particular offense o Understand, inclusively, all violations of
University policies o Written notice to be provided in a timely
manner o Response from SC within 24 hours
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V. Student Health Good Samaritan Policy o Freedom from
retribution for calling emergency services on behalf of students in
danger Sexual assault victims o University sexual assault hotline o
Counseling services o Option to bring WAVES representative or
counselor to hearings Alcohol/ substance abuse o Access to
counseling and health assistance without fear of retribution or
punishment Mental health o Easy and efficient student access to
mental health services o Protection from discrimination
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Feedback? Office Hours: o Tuesday, Feb 11: 4:30-8pm o Thursday,
Feb 13: 12-2:45pm Contact Information o Email:
[email protected]@gmu.edu o Phone: (804) 916-0915