Get Involved
The Office of Community Standards offers various volunteer/leadership opportunities for faculty, staff, and students. These roles allow community members to have a meaningful role and voice in the adjudication process of individual students and student organizations/groups. These various opportunities is also a valuable way for community members to share their feedback with the Office of Community Standards.
Opportunities for Students
Sanctioning Panelist
Sanctioning Panels are used when a student or student organization has been found responsible for a Code of Conduct or Policy on Institutional Equity violation after an investigation. Three faculty, staff and students convene to make determinations on sanctioning. Students are not involved in sanctioning panels involving violations in the Policy on Institutional Equity.
Student Representative for Student Organization/Group Cases
Student Representatives serve as a co-hearing officer with an OCS staff member to hear non-separation level cases of alleged violation of University policies (non-sexual misconduct) involving student organizations/groups.
To learn more about our current student representatives, click here.
Student Handbook Advisory Committee
The Student Handbook Advisory Committee consists of students who review the student handbook and suggest revisions beneficial to the Northwestern’s community needs, and those who participate in the student conduct process (respondents, reporters, and witnesses).
Student members of the group are recognized as stakeholders in the Student Handbook’s contents. A new group is selected annually and meets throughout the Spring Quarter. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please contact the Office of Community Standards at community-standards@northwestern.edu
How to Apply
Current undergraduate and graduate students interested in the Sanctioning Panelist and Student Representative roles, must complete an online application for consideration. The application will share information on responsibilities, expectations, and training requirements. If you are interested in the position, please email community-standards@northwestern.edu for the application materials.
Opportunities for Faculty/Staff
Sanctioning Panel Panelist
Sanctioning Panels are used when a student or student organization has been found responsible for a Code of Conduct violation or Policy of Institutional Equity violation after an investigation. Three faculty, staff and students convene to make determinations on sanctioning. Students are not involved in sanctioning panels for violations of the Policy of Institutional Equity.
How to Apply
Faculty and Staff interested in the Sanctioning Panel Panelist role, must complete an online form for consideration. The form will share information on responsibilities, expectations, and training requirements. If you are interested in the position, please email community-standards@northwestern.edu for the application materials.