Community standards
Welcome to the Office of Community Standards. Our office assists students, staff, and faculty understand policies and procedures as they relate to Conduct and Academic Integrity at Mines. The mission of our conduct process is intended to be an educational and restorative experience fostering student growth and development through intentional conversation and reflection. Students will work to understand the impact of their actions, and when possible, reduce or repair harm through educational outcomes. Staff will treat students with care and respect through equitable procedures, while balancing needs of the Mines community. The conduct process is not meant to be punitive; rather it exists to protect the interests of the community and to support behavior that reflects the values of Colorado School of Mines. The first step in understanding Community at Mines is reading more about our policies and procedures.
Student Code of Conduct
The Student Code of Conduct outlines behavioral expectations and procedures of the conduct process. Learn more about each part here.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Learn more about the faculty-senate policy and how to navigate the policy and procedures as a faculty member or student.
MEET OUR TEAM
Samantha Ralston
Director of Community Standards
Pronouns: she, her, hers
Education:
- BS, Organizational Communication, Ball State University
- MS, Student Affairs in Higher Education, Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Duties:
- Senior conduct administrator, overseeing the Student Code of Conduct as it relates to policies and procedures and Case Resolution Manager
- Student Life designee to resolve and send notification to students and faculty involved in Academic Misconduct
- Navigates Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity policies for students, staff, and faculty
- Point of contact for student records requests
- Assists in appeals for Student Conduct matters
Kim Myers
Assistant Director of Community Standards
AAPronouns: she, her, hers
Education:
- BA, Pyschology, Northern Arizona University
- MA, Higher Education & Student Affairs Leadership, University of Northern Colorado
Duties:
- Senior conduct administrator, overseeing the Student Code of Conduct as it relates to policies and procedures and Case Resolution Manager
- Student Life designee to resolve and send notification to students and faculty involved in Academic Misconduct
- Navigates Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity policies for students, staff, and faculty
- Point of contact for student records requests
- Assists in appeals for Student Conduct matters
Derek Morgan, Ph.D.
Dean of Students
Pronouns: he, him, his
Education:
- BS, University of Evansville, Communications
- MS, Colorado State University, Student Affairs in Higher Education
- PhD, Colorado State University, Educational Leadership
Duties:
- A senior conduct administrator to the Student Code of Conduct and Case Resolution Manager
- Oversees the Appeals Board for Academic Misconduct
- A main point of contact for all Appeals matters related to the Code Conduct and Academic Misconduct
- Point of contact for student records requests
Residence Life
Professional Staff Members
Several professional staff members in Residence Life also assist in student conduct matters as Case Resolution Managers. At times, some Residence Life staff members will assist in appeals related to student conduct.
SAIL
SAIL Professional Staff Members
Several SAIL professional staff members oversee the Code of Conduct as it relates to student organizations, organizational-led activities, and fraternities and sororities.