The University Judiciary Committee

You should have received an e-mail notification to log onto the UJC online system to check your sanction. Follow the instructions on the e-mail to see specifics on the sanction, including contact information for site coordinators. It is your responsibility to contact him or her to set up times. When you have completed your sanction, the site coordinator will take appropriate measures to update the UJC.

Failure to complete your sanction by your deadline constitutes a violation of your sanction. If you violate your sanction, you may face additional penalties including, but not limited to, fines up to $100, community service, restrictions of University activities and registration blocks.

Once the UJC believes you to be in violation of your sanction you will be sent an official notification via e-mail and, if necessary, certified mail. If you do not reply to this notification within 14 days you will be suspended from the University. You do not have to complete your overdue sanctions in the 14 days to avoid suspension, but you do have to respond to the Vice-Chair for Sanctions and explain the reason why you have not completed your sanction in a timely fashion.

If at any time you have any questions or problems with completing your sanction you can contact your assigned UJC educator, but the only person who can approve any modifications or extensions is the Vice-Chair for Sanctions.

SANCTION INFORMATION

The following section is to give information on some commonly assigned sanctions.

Essay sanctions: click here for essay guidelines. Letters should also follow the essay guidelines. Both should be submitted electronically to the Vice-Chair for Sanctions.

Under the Influence and Marijuana 101

The Under the Influence alcohol education program is an evidence-based online curriculum hosted by 3rd Millennium Classrooms and coordinated by the Gordie Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (Gordie Center). A number of studies show that people respond best to alcohol education programs that provide feedback, are nonjudgmental, emphasize personal responsibility, and give people several options for changing their drinking or drug use. This program combines each of these elements to engage students in a dynamic learning experience. Under the Influence is a 7-lesson course that can be completed in about 3 hours. The course goal is to reduce the risk of students experiencing any type of alcohol- or drug-related problem at any point in life.

There is a $20 recovery fee, payable to the Gordie Center, for this class. To register, go online and click "Register Now" button.

Marijuana 101 is an online marijuana education course hosted by 3rd Millennium Classrooms and coordinated by the Gordie Center. The program has six interative- lessons course that can be completed in about three hours. Designed to help students think critically about their drug use, this course combines personalized feedback, professional narration, interactive exercises, and techniques to engage students in a powerful dynamic learning experience. The course goal is to help student learn more about their own behaviors and risk factors.

There is a $20 recovery fee, payable to the Gordie Center, for this class. To register, go online and click on the "Register Now" button.

Referral to Doctor Heisterman

The UJC refers students to Dr. Heisterman of Counseling and Psychological Services for an intake session to determine whether or not they have a problem with substance abuse. If he determines that further sessions are necessary then you will have to complete them, but only the intake session need be completed by the due date of the sanction.

Community Service

The following are typical community service sanction organizations. Please be aware that the due date given in your sanction is a reasonable estimate of the time needed to arrange and complete your sanction. It is recommended that you contact these organizations as soon as possible as they may not be able to accommodate you with community service at the last minute and this will place you in violation of your sanction. UJC can use a wide variety of community service organizations but please be aware that the UJC does not accept any community service performed through Madison House, given as part of a sanction by some other body, or for which the student receives payment.

Gordie Center for Substance Abuse Prevention

The Gordie Center for Substance Abuse Prevention provides the U.Va. community with educational activities and prevention programs related to substance abuse concerns. Students completing community service hours will be assigned a wide variety of tasks that support the mission of the Gordie Center. To schedule community service with the Gordie Center contact Debra Reed. Community service hours MUST be scheduled with the Gordie Center at least four weeks before the sanction completion date.

U.Va. Recycling

U.Va. Recycling works to reduce waste at the university and promote recycling. Students may help with a variety of tasks including the collection of recyclables. To arrange community service with recycling contact John Clark.

Facilities Management - Landscaping Division

Facilities Management - Landscaping Division works to maintain proper upkeep of the scenery around the University. To arrange community service, please contact Travis Mawyer.

Parking and Transportation

Parking and Transportation operates the UTS bus service and is responsible for proper maintenance of University vehicles. To arrange community service, please contact Hunter Goode.