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RESOLUTION OF THE RECTOR AND VISITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

• The following resolution was adopted:
• WHEREAS, the laws of this Commonwealth, specifically Section 23-76 of the Code of Virginia, invest the Board of Visitors for the University of Virginia with authority to regulate the government and discipline of students; and
• WHEREAS, the aforesaid state law further provides that the President of the University shall have such duties as may be prescribed by the Board, and who shall have supreme administrative direction under the authority of the Board over all of the schools, colleges, and branches of the University wherever located; and
• WHEREAS, the Board of Visitors has promulgated Standards of Conduct governing the discipline of University students which are administered by the student Judiciary Committee pursuant to its Bylaws and Constitution; and
• WHEREAS, the Judiciary Committee Constitution authorizes referral of student disciplinary cases to the Vice President for Student Affairs for disposition only when a majority of the Committee members determine that more cases are pending before the Committee than it can handle effectively; and
• WHEREAS, the interests of the University community may on occasion require direct and prompt administrative action consistent with due process when students are charged with serious crimes which affect the University community or its operations;
• NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Visitors hereby affirms the authority of the President, when necessary or advisable in his discretion, to administratively discipline, suspend and/or expel students when indicted, arrested or convicted of criminal conduct which reasonably endangers or threatens the University community or its operations. The President is authorized to promulgate implementing policy and procedure as he deems appropriate consistent with due process and in consultation with General Counsel. Should such disciplinary review be undertaken by the President, or his designee, his review shall suspend, preempt and terminate review by or proceeding before any other University disciplinary body unless otherwise authorized by the President.