1. CIA Method to reporting: How to fill out a NOVA Cares report
By Steven Mosley, Student Conduct

2. Resources
Student Handbook:
Nova Cares:
Nova Cares Report:

3. Professors Have Rights
You are the First Line of Communication
You Determine Grades
You control your classroom (based on code of conduct)
You can temporarily excuse students from class
Due Process for all

4. NOVA CARES: The First Step in Reporting
Instructors citing class disruption will submit an online NOVA CARES incident report at 
NOVA CARES LINK:

5. What is NOVA Cares?
NOVA Cares is our online reporting system that provides faculty, staff and students a way to share their concerns about events and behaviors that may affect the NOVA community
NOVA CARES LINK:

7. Student Conduct: Policies of Concern
Unruly, Disrespect, or Disruptive Behavior in or outside class
Violating of classroom policy (i.e –cell phone)
Speech or Behavior which threatens or endangers the health/safety of any person
Verbal abuse or bullying
Creating or contributing to an intimidating or hostile environment..

8. The Professor: Minor and Moderate Issues
Fill out a NOVA CARES REPORT: C-COMMUNICATE Give a warning and specifically address the issue with student
I- INFORM your supervisor (academic Dean)
A- Act
1. Fill out the NOVA CARES REPORT (FYI, Academic, Conduct)
2. send an to the student with CC Dean

9. Student Conduct Process
Informal Administrative Hearing
Discuss the case, charges, rights, and responsibilities and possible resolution options with student
Incident occurred
Student Does Not Accept Responsibility (TWO OPTIONS)
Student Accepts Responsibility
Formal Panel Hearing
Hearing w/ Dean

10. CONCLUSION: 5 Things to Remember
1. NOVA CARES Report must be filled out EVERY TIME 2. Student must receive some form of written notification 3. Student must have an opportunity to be heard

11. CONCLUSION…
4. Student notified in writing of decision and option to appeal 5. Student notified in writing of final decision

12. Dean of Students Office Information
Dean of Students Office CA Building (Room 315) Mr. Steven Mosley

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Stay Safe Presentation: Educating Students on Sexual Misconduct