In the case of fines, the fines should be used for a Kettering University community endeavor. This sanction requires that a fixed number of hours be worked, without compensation, to benefit the Kettering University community. The work assignment will serve as a way to make up for the damage done. This action implies a middle status between good standing at Kettering University and suspension or expulsion. The student is permitted to remain enrolled at Kettering University under certain stated situational conditions, depending on the nature of the violation and the potential learning value that may be derived from such conditions.
Probation is, in effect, a final warning to the student to reevaluate their unacceptable behavior.
Students on disciplinary probation generally will not be allowed to represent Kettering University in any formal way and may not serve in a student leadership position during their period of probation. Suspension Suspension is an involuntary separation of the student from Kettering University differing from expulsion in that it implies and states a time limit when return is possible. Thus, suspension may extend for a term, for a specified period, until a specified date, or until a stated condition is met. Recommendation of suspension may be made by a Board of Student Conduct, however, imposition of such action may only be made by the Vice President. Expulsion Expulsion is a permanent involuntary separation of the student from Kettering University.