Values Statements
The Office of Community Standards Believes In:
Collaboration
Partnering with students, faculty, staff, and community members in a collegial manner that is consistently respectful and empathic.
Community
Acknowledging the interdependence of the culture and climate of our community and the values and standards we uphold.
Developmental Growth
Educating in a manner that respects the process of growth in the individual and the community. Training, facilitating processes, and offering educational interventions with this front of mind.
Equity
Striving to ensure students understand the student conduct process, inviting students to share their stories, and valuing the importance of equitable responses to student behaviors.
Humanity
Seeking first to understand. Listening and working to empathize with the experiences of those we serve, respecting ones challenges, imperfections, and resilience.
Inclusivity
Creating an inclusive climate that empowers a diverse representation of community members to inform fair, equitable processes and standards for Northwestern.