Abstract
This paper examines the dynamic that exists between student conduct, meaning-making, and institutional policies. Students on college campuses across the U.S. agree to abide by a certain set of behavioral expectations upon enrollment. These policies and community standards are determined by the institution and can vary greatly depending on institutional type. Yet, regardless of the variance in the different code of conduct policies by institution type, students learn how to be a part of a procedure that mitigates conflict. Student affairs professionals are in a unique position in being at the intersection of all of these relationships, processes, and procedures. As a professional staff member, there is capacity to educate students on self-efficacy, being an advocate for one’s self, and knowing the “rules.” Within this balance between the student conduct process, meaning-making, and institutional policies, a student is able to grow and learn thus creating greater meaning of the student conduct system and process.
Recommended Citation
Jackson, Lakeisha
(2014)
"Meaning-Making in Relation to Institutional Mission and Student Conduct,"
MAGIS: Vol. 8:
Iss.
1, Article 21.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.seattleu.edu/magis/vol8/iss1/21