Serving on the SCLT
USD students can serve as leaders in the conduct process at USD. The Student Conduct Leadership Team is a team of motivated and committed students who typically serve on 2-3 Student Conduct Hearing Boards per semester.
- Attend the Spring 2026 SCLT Training on: February 19, 2026 (12:15 p.m. - 2 p.m. PST)
- Participate in required on-going monthly SCLT trainings held on one Tuesday per month(12:15-2:00 p.m.) (specific dates below)
- Keep information presented in the hearing process confidential.
- Model good judgment and behavior outside of Hearing Board meetings.
- Adhere to all rules and policies as outlined in The Code, ASG Constitution, and Fraternity/Sorority Guidelines.
- Respond promptly to Hearing Board related e-mails and show up prepared for Hearing Boards to which you are assigned.
- Understanding and practice of the educational philosophy of The Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities.
- Ability to exercise good judgment, demonstrate compassion, and be fair-minded.
- Willingness to challenge peers and successfully manage social pressures.
- Good oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- No serious or repetitive violations of The Code, ASG Constitution, or Fraternity and Sorority Guidelines.
- Good academic standing with the University.
- Develop critical and reflective thinking skills that can be applied to ethical inquiry.
- Grow professionally, intellectually, and civically.
- Become aware of alternative conflict and restorative justice skills in regards to student conduct.
- Build a safer and more secure campus community.
- Understand, articulate, and address the dynamics of privilege and entitlement in student conduct hearings.
- Educate the community about the Code of Conduct through community outreach programs and events.
The Student Conduct Leadership Team is a team of motivated and committed students who typically serve on 2-4 Student Conduct Hearing Boards per semester. SCLT members must be available for hearings and trainings on Tuesdays / Thursdays (12:15-2:00 p.m.) for the 2025-2026 school year. SCLT members are asked to serve on Peer Review Boards and attend professional development trainings on various topics during this time.
Peer Review Boards are held on Tuesdays/Thursdays (12:15-2:00 p.m.). Applicants should keep this time open in their schedules.
Critical Issues Boards and Appeals Boards will meet as needed and members are contacted via email to serve on particular cases based on their availability.
SCLT trainings are held on Tuesdays (12:15-2:00 p.m.). Applicants should keep this time open in their schedules, as the trainings are required. The topics will be chosen based on the needs and developing skills sets of hearing board members. Training topics may include such topics as restorative justice, alcohol awareness, working in difficult moments and other transferable skills.
The dates for trainings during the 2025-2026 academic year are listed below.
- September 27
- October 9
- November 13
- December 11
- February 19
- March 12
- April 9
- May 7
Please note: If a team member misses more than 1 monthly training, they are ineligible to participate in hearings.
A complete Student Conduct Leadership Team consists of 15 students total. The Office reserves the right to alter this number according to quality of applications received.
The review of applications is on-going.
- All applications are due Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
If accepted, the first mandatory hearing board trainings will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Serving on the FSLSB
The Code and Fraternity and Sorority Guidelines are intended to maintain a safe environment for the campus community, one that supports the academic mission and provides a productive living and learning environment.
- Attend required Hearing Board Member Training on Saturday, September 27, 2025 (9 a.m. - 2 p.m. PST).
- Participate in ongoing professional development or trainings.
- Keep information presented in the hearing process confidential.
- Model good judgment and behavior outside of Hearing Board meetings.
- Adhere to all rules and policies as outlined in The Code and Fraternity/Sorority Guidelines.
- Respond to Hearing Board related emails and show up prepared for Hearing Boards to which you are assigned.
- Understanding of the educational philosophy of The Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities and USD Fraternity/Sorority Guidelines.
- Ability to exercise good judgment, demonstrate compassion, and be fair-minded.
- Willingness to challenge peers and successfully manage social pressures.
- Good oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- No serious or repetitive violations of The Code or Fraternity/Sorority Guidelines.
- Good academic standing with the University.
- Fraternity/Sorority leadership experience preferred.
- Develop critical and reflective thinking skills that can be applied to ethical inquiry.
- Grow professionally, intellectually, and civically.
- Become aware of alternative conflict and restorative justice skills in regards to student conduct.
- Build a safer and more secure campus community.
- Understand, articulate, and address the dynamics of privilege and entitlement in student conduct hearings.
- Educate the community about the Fraternity and Sorority Guidelines through community outreach programs and events.
- FSLSB hearings are scheduled in response to alleged violations of the Fraternity/Sorority Guidelines and members are asked to serve on a particular case via email. FSLSB members will be assigned to Hearings based on their availability and organization representation.
- Time Commitment: The total time requirement of FSLSB members is approximately 12-15 hours per semester.
Each chapter is expected to have two members trained. Applications are due Friday, September 19. Fraternity and Sorority Life Standards Board.
Hearing Board
At USD we have both Student Conduct Hearing Boards (comprising of Peer Review, Critical Issues, and Appeals boards) and organizational Hearing Boards (Fraternity and Sorority Life Standards Board and Associated Student Government Justices) that are advised by staff in the Office of Ethical Development and Restorative Practices and the Student, Leadership, and Changemaking area. Each Board consists of students who are responsible for adjudicating cases involving alleged violations of The Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities (The Code), The Student Organizations Handbook, ASG Constitution, and/or the USD Fraternity/Sorority Guidelines through a hearing process. Board members consider information contained in the incident report(s) and presented by involved students and any witnesses. They are responsible for determining whether students are responsible for the alleged violation(s) in The Code, The Student Organizations Handbook, ASG Constitution, and/or the Fraternity/Sorority Guidelines. If students are determined to be responsible, the Board assigns appropriate sanctions.
The Code, the Student Organizations Handbook, ASG Constitution and FSL Guidelines are intended to maintain a safe environment for the campus community, one that supports the academic mission and provides a productive living and learning environment. Alleged violations are adjudicated through the University conduct system and/or an organization Board, which is in place to foster the personal development of students and emphasizes understanding of their behavior as well as their responsibilities to the community. The University places a high value on having students participate in the conduct process. As peers of the involved students they bring a unique perspective to the process and can help the involved students to better understand the impact of their actions on others and their obligations to the community they impacted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Please complete the application provided on this website. Please be sure to indicate you are a returning member on the application.
It depends. Resident Assistants often document behavior that is inconsistent with community standards and University policies and those reports often serve as the basis for a hearing. If RAs also serve as members of a hearing board, there is the potential for a documented student to feel that the board member is biased. Therefore, RAs are only able to serve on Fraternity/Sorority Life Standards Boards or Student Conduct Boards that do not involve Residential Life in regards to the original incident.
No. You will be trained on the conduct process, University policies, community standards, and how to conduct a hearing. We are looking for students who have demonstrated good judgment, who understand the University's mission, and who have good communication skills.
No. If you have learned from your experience going through the conduct process, you may bring an important perspective to the Hearing Boards. However, if you have demonstrated a pattern of misconduct or if you have been subject to more serious conduct action, you will not be considered for serving on the Hearing Boards.
Members of a Greek organization who also wish to serve on the Student Conduct Leadership Team may indicate their intention at the bottom of the FSLSB Application by checking a box. FSLSB applicants should first be sure to review the requirements and time commitments of the SCLT as the training and hearing commitments differ.
The total time requirement per semester (including trainings and hearings) is 4-8 hours monthly for Student Conduct Leadership Team members and 12-15 hours for the semester for Fraternity and Sorority Standards Board members respectively.
Overall, hearing board members are expected to uphold University policies, foster a safer campus and assist with learning, but their individual voice is what brings diversity and genuine concern to the conduct process as they keep peers accountable and practice leadership in a genuine way. Returning hearing board members have expressed their deep satisfaction in knowing they have significantly contributed to the learning of their fellow peers. Past hearing board members have also stated how they felt honored to be responsible for upholding university policies and community standards that preserve USD's Mission and provide a richer living and learning environment for students.
For more information please contact: studentconduct@sandiego.edu
University Center Room #132