How Students Can Get Involved in the Judicial Process

One goal of a university education is to help you develop as a unique individual---to be educated as a whole person, intellectually, emotionally, socially, ethically, and spiritually.  Your development as an individual occurs, in part, when you engage in relationships with others and in activities that optimally challenge you.  To enhance your growth, become actively involved in the life of the Northwestern community.  Engage your fellow students, faculty, staff and Northwestern's various communities of interests and form relationships that both challenge and support your growth by any of the following opportunities:

Community Assistant (CA)

The CA is an essential component in the University's commitment to providing students with living environments that encourage personal growth and support the educational mission of the institution. CA helps his/her residents develop a sense of community and ensures smooth operation of the hall so that all students may live and learn in a friendly, supportive, secure, and stimulating environment. To do so effectively, a CA has maturity, integrity, and a positive attitude as well as shows sensitivity towards others. Finally, the CA must be a clear and persuasive communicator with residents, staff, and faculty.

A CA's responsibilities entail three major areas: 1) community development; 2) problem resolution (advising and policy education); and 3) administrative reporting and referral.

Being a UHAS or SAHAS Board Member

These boards are extremely important to upholding Northwestern's values and standards.  In fact, these boards are the ONLY body on campus that can suspend or exclude a student from Northwestern University for disciplinary reasons outside of academic integrity or poor academic performance.  Being a member of one of these boards is an interesting, rewarding and educational experience for anyone who participates.  The boards are composed of students, faculty and administrative staff members who assist all parties involved reach agreements or determine a student's responsibility for alleged violations of university rules/policies/procedures. 

Students are appointed to UHAS and SAHAS by the Associated Student Government.  Each Spring there is an announcement for anyone interested in applying to serve on one of these boards.  Look out for that announcement or contact the Office of Judicial Affairs.