Youngstown 3 TAT I 5 One University Plaza,Youngstown. Ohio 44555 Of?ce of Student Conduct 330.94 I .4704 Fax 330.94 .l758 October 6, 2016 Bassem El Mekawi PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL Case #201600120 Bassem, On October 6, 2016 a Student Conduct Board hearing was conducted to review alleged violation ofArticle ill. 18. of The Student Code ofConduct against you for an incident that occurred in your apartment in September 2015. Based on the information presented to the hearing panel related to these charges and by the preponderance of the evidence you were found to be responsible for a violation ofArticle ill. 18. As a result ofthis hearing and these findings the following sanctions have been imposed against you: 0 University Suspension. You are suspended from Youngstown State University effective immediately, and continuing through May 6, 2017. During this suspension period you do not haVe access to Youngstown State University, including any campus facilities, any campus programs or activities, and any class sessions. At the end ofyour suspension, you may file a written request with the Student Conduct Administrator seeking readmission. The Student Conduct Administrator will review your status and render an appropriate decision. Throughout the entire student conduct process, it is your responsibility to notify this of?ce ofany changes in your student status or local address and telephone. The Of?ce of Undergraduate Admissions, Records, Registrars, Student Accounts, Scholarships Financial Aid, and University Police will be informed of this decision once it becomes final. At that time your class registration will be canceled, and you will be restricted from registering for any class in the future without the authorization of this of?ce. Any grades reported for posting will be encumbered pending the appeals process. lfyou are not allowed to complete the current semester. you will receive a withdrawal grade for all current classes retroactive to the date of the original decision ofsuspension. Upon your return to Youngstown State University, you will be placed on Conduct Probation for one academic year. Conduct Probation indicates that you have been found responsible for a serious violation or repeated Violations of University conduct regulations. Any subsequent violations of University conduct regulations will be evaluated within the context ofyour probationary status, and may result in your suspension or expulsion. - Educational Sanction. You must complete an online training module entitled "Think About it? which consists oft} core sections that focus on college student use of alcohol, consent, healthy relationships, and other risky behaviors. Upon final resolution of this case you will be sent information via your university email account pertaining to accessing and completing this online training module. This module must be completed before your return to Youngstown State University. The No Contact Order issued to you regarding 'will remain in effect. Please keep in mind that you are to refrain from any and all contact with each other. You should not attempt to visit, call, send messages to, or make other contact with her. You also may not attempt to make indirect contact with her through a third party, including your acquaintances or her acquaintances. Any use ofsocial media platforms, Youngstown State University does no: disli?n?m?lale on the basis of race. color. national origin. sex. sexual orientation. gentler Identity nndlor age. religion or veteranl'rnilitary Status in its programs or activities. Please Visit for contact information for person: designated to handle questions about this policy. Youngstown 5 TAT IV 5 One University Plaza,Youngstown, Ohio 44555 Office of Student Conduct 330.94 .4704 Fax 330.94 I . 753 including public platforms like Twitter, Yik Yak, Snapchat, or others are also strictly prohibited. She has been instructed to contact the Youngstown State University Police Department ifyou attempt to contact her. in accordance with Article 1V, Section 1 of The Student Code ofConduct you may appeal the decision of the student conduct body in writing within seven days from the date of this decision [appeal form enclosed). lfyou fail to submityour appeal by the close ofbusiness on October 13, 2016 you will forfeit any further action on this case. As these student conduct proceedings included the participation ofa number of individuals I want to ensure that you are aware that The Student Code ofConduct prohibits any individual from harassment towards, intimidation of, retaliation towards, or threats against any person who participated in a student conduct proceeding. lfyou feel that you are the target of such acts by another student, please contact this of?ce immediately. If you are found responsible for such acts against another student, you can be held responsible under The Student Code ofConduct. This action is recorded in your conduct ?le as outlined in Article lV, Section K, of The Student Code ofConduct. ifthis is the final resolution ofthis case, understand that failure to complete the above-listed sanctions as directed can result in a recharge ofthose sanctions, a $25.00 fine per incomplete sanction, additional conduct proceedings against you, and/or a hold being placed on your account. We hope that this process has been educational for you, as our goal is to support both your educational pursuits, as well as the broader educational mission ofthe university at large. lfyou have any questions regarding these student conduct proceedings, please not hesitate to contact me. For further information about our expectations of you as a student, The Student Code ofC'onduct is available online at foices[s_tu ent?co ct nt-co e-c nduc Sincerely, Kelly Beers, Associate Director for Student Conduct $13 Youngstown State University does not on the basis 0! nice. color. national origin. sex. sexual orienmtion. gender identity andlor expression. disability. age. religion or veterani'military status in its programs or activities. Please visit 1" for col-tract inlerrnation for persons designated to handle questions about this policy. Youngstown TAT IV 5 One University Plaza,Youngstown. Ohio 44555 Office of Student Conduct 330.94 .4704 Fax 330.94l.l758 October 18, 2016 Bassem El Mekawi Y00745512 PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL Case #201600120 Bassem, On Tuesday, October 18, 2016 a Student Conduct Board appellate hearing was conducted to review a Request for Appeal submitted by you with regards to case 201600120, as originally heard in a Student Conduct Board hearing on October 6, 2016. In your Request for Appeal you stated After review ofyour Request for Appeal and the original record ofthe hearing the appellate hearing panel in this case determined that there was not suf?cient evidence to support your Request for Appeal, thus your appeal has been denied. The appellate hearing panel determined that your rights were upheld as outlined in The Student Code ofConduct and that the decision made in your original hearing was based upon the preponderance of the evidence. Additionally, the sanctions imposed upon you were upheld as the appellate hearing panel felt that these sanctions were justi?ed based on the findings. Per The Student Code ofConduct Article IV. Section I. 9. the decision ofthe appellate panel after an appellate review is ?nal. Please refer to the resolution letter sent to you by this office on October 6, 2016 for further information about your responsibilities with regards to completing the sanctions imposed upon you in this case. This action is recorded in your conduct ?le as outlined in Article IV. Section K. of The Student Code ofConduct. As this is the ?nal resolution ofthis case, understand that failure to complete the above?listed sanctions as directed can result in a recharge ofthose sanctions, a $25.00 fine per incomplete sanction, additional conduct proceedings against you, and/or a hold being placed on your account. We hope that this process has been educational for you, as our goal is to support both your educational pursuits, as well as the broader educational mission ofthe university at large. lfyou have any questions regarding these student conduct proceedings, please not hesitate to contact me. For further information about our expectations of you as a student, The Student Code ofConduct is available online at http: [administrative- Sincerely, Kelly Beers, Associate Director for Student Conduct . . . . . . 17% Youngstown State University does not discriminate on the basis of 21 Ce. color. national ongm. sex. sexual orientation, .. if? gender Identity andfor expression. disability. age. religion or status in its programs or acuvities. Please visit for contaCt information for persons designated to handie questions about this polity. Youngstown TAT IV 5 One University Plaza.Youngstown. Ohio 44555 Office of Student Conduct 330.94 1 .4704 Fax 330.94 I . 758 October 6,2016 Sidney Umude Y00746372 PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL Case #201600120 Sidney, On October 6, 2016 a Student Conduct Board hearing was conducted to review alleged violations ofArticle 15. Article 18. and Article 19. of The Student Code ofConduct against you for two incidents that occurred in September 2015 in the University Courtyard Apartments. Based on the information presented to the hearing panel related to these charges and by the preponderance ofthe evidence you were found to be responsible for violations of Article Ill. 18. and Article 19. and not responsible for a violation ofArticle 15. As a result of this hearing and these ?ndings the following sanctions have been imposed against you: University Suspension. You are suspended from Youngstown State University effective immediately, and continuing through August 23, 2017. During this suspension period you do not have access to Youngstown State University, including any campus facilities, any campus programs or activities, and any class sessions. At the end ofyour suspension, you may file a written request with the Student Conduct Administrator seeking readmission. The Student Conduct Administrator will review your status and render an appropriate decision. Throughout the entire student conduct process, it is your responsibility to notify this office ofany changes in your student status or local address and telephone. The Of?ce of Undergraduate Admissions, Records, Registrars, Student Accounts, Scholarships 8: Financial Aid, and University Police will be informed of this decision once it becomes ?nal. At that time your class registration will be canceled, and you will be restricted from registering for any class in the future without the authorization of this of?ce. Any grades reported for posting will be encumbered pending the appeals process. Ifyou are not allowed to complete the current semester, you will receive a withdrawal grade for all current classes retroactive to the date ofthe original decision of suspension. Upon your return to Youngstown State University, you will be placed on Conduct Probation for one academic year. Conduct Probation indicates that you have been found responsible for a serious violation or repeated violations ofUniversity conduct regulations. Any subsequent violations of University conduct regulations will be evaluated within the context ofyour probationary status, and may result in your suSpension or expulsion. Residential Expulsion. Effective immediately, you are expelled from university residential facilities, including all residence halls, the University Courtyard Apartments, and Christman Dining Commons. You are not to access any ofthese facilities for any reason. Restitution. You are required to pay restitution in the amount of$19.00 to_. This must be delivered to the Office of Student Conduct by October 31, 2016 in the form of cash or money order. In addition, you are being charged a $50.00 line per The Student Code ofConduct as restitution for lost, stolen, or damaged property. This $50 fine will be added to your university account. Fe ii .-. ~14 ,q?lw'd Youngstown State University does not discriminate on the basis of race. color. national origin. sex. sexual orientation. "ark gender identity andior expression. disability. age. religion or veteran/military status in its programs or activities. Please visit for contact information {or persons designated to handle questions about this policy. Youngstown STAT IV 5 TY One University Plaza.Youngstown, Ohio 44555 Of?ce of Student Conduct 330.94 I .4704 Fax 330.94 .l758 0 Educational Sanction. You must complete an online training module entitled ?Think About It? which consists of4 core sections that focus on college student use of alcohol, consent, healthy relationships, and other risky behaviors. Upon final resolution ofthis case you will be sent information via your university email account pertaining to accessing and completing this online training module. This module must be completed before your return to Youngstown State University. The No Contact Order issued to you regarding? will remain in effect. Please keep in mind that you are to refrain from any and all contact with each other. You should not attempt to visit, call, send messages to, or make other contact with her. You also may not attempt to make indirect contact with her through a third party, including your acquaintances or her acquaintances. Any use ofsocial media platforms, including public platforms like Twitter, Yik Yak, Snapchat, or others are also strictly prohibited. She has been instructed to contact the Youngstown State University Police Department ifyou attempt to contact her. In accordance with Article IV, Section I of The Student Code ofConduct you may appeal the decision of the student conduct body in writing within seven days from the date of this decision [appeal form enclosed). Ifyou fail to submit your appeal by the close ofbusiness on October 13, 2016 you will forfeit any further action on this case. As these student conduct proceedings included the participation ofa number ofindividuals I want to ensure that you are aware that The Student Code ofConduct prohibits any individual from harassment towards, intimidation of, retaliation towards, or threats against any person who participated in a student conduct proceeding. Ifyou feel that you are the target of such acts by another student, please contact this of?ce immediately. Ifyou are found responsible for such acts against another student, you can be held responsible under The Student Code ofConduct. This action is recorded in your conduct file as outlined in Article IV, Section K, of The Student Code ofConduct. Ifthis is the final resolution ofthis case, understand that failure to complete the above-listed sanctions as directed can result in a recharge ofthose sanctions, a $25.00 ?ne per incomplete sanction, additional conduct proceedings against you, and/or a hold being placed on your account. We hope that this process has been educational for you, as our goal is to support both your educational pursuits, as well as the broader educational mission ofthe university at large. Ifyou have any questions regarding these student conduct proceedings, please not hesitate to contact me. For further information about our expectations of you as a student, The Student Code ofConduct is available online at Sincerely, Kelly Beers, Associate Director for Student Conduct Youngstown State University does not on the basis of race. colon national origin. sex. sexual orientation. gender identity and c' expression. disability. age. reiigion or veteranfmilitary status in its programs or actiwties. Please Visit for Contact Information for persons designated to handle questions about this policy. Youngstown TAT IV 5 One University Plaza,Youngstown, Ohio 44555 Office of Student Conduct 330.941.4704 Fax 330.94! .i758 October 18, 2016 Sidney Umude Y00746372 PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL Case #201600120 Sidney, On Tuesday, October 18, 2016 a Student Conduct Board appellate hearing was conducted to review two Requests for Appeal submitted with regards to allegations against you in case 201600120, as originally heard in a Student Conduct Board hearing on October 6, 2016. You submitted a Request for Appeal, as did the complainant in this InyourRequest forAppeal you stated thatyou? After review ofyour Request for Appeal and the original record of the hearing the appellate hearing panel in this case determined that there was not suf?cient evidence to support your Request for Appeal, thus your appeal has been denied. The appellate hearing panel determined that your rights were upheld as outlined in The Student Code ofConduct and that the decision made in your original hearing was based upon the preponderance of the evidence. Speci?cally, the appellate hearing panel determined the following: 0 As outlined in The Student Code ofConduct, questions may be deemed irrelevant to the proceedings. The hearing panel advisor who served during the original hearing [Eddie I. Howard, Associate Vice President for Student Experience) assisted in review of the questions that you submitted and made the final decision about which questions would be excluded, per Article IV. D. of The Student Code ofConduct. Additionally, neither in Article IV. D. [Hearing Procedures] nor in Article IV. E. [Student Rights and Responsibilities] of The Student Code ofConduct does it state that a respondent has the right to directly cross-examine the complainant. - The additional documentation that you provided with your Request for Appeal was deemed irrelevant to the specific incidents in question in this case. 0 The appellate hearing panel also found reasonable basis in the fact ofthe ?ndings ofthe original hearing panel that the preponderance ofthe evidence standard was suf?ciently met in this case. In? Request for Appeal.? After review of? Request for Appeal and the original record of the hearing the appellate hearing panel in this case determined that there was sufficient evidence to support? Request for Appeal, thus her Request for Appeal was accepted. Speci?cally, the appellate hearing panel determined the following: Youngstown State University does not discriminate on the basis of race. Color, national origin. sex, sexual orientation. gender identity andior expression. disability. age. religion or veteranfmilltary Status in its programs or activities. Please visit Mada-accessibility for contac: information for persons desngnated to handle questions about this policy. Youngstown TAT SIT One University Plaza,?l?oungstown. Ohio 44555 Of?ce of Student Conduct 330.94 .4704 Fax 330.94i. 758 Based on this additional finding ofresponsibility, and the appellate hearing panel?s review ofthe original record in this case, the appellate hearing panel determined that your Sanctions should be changed, as outlined below: 0 University Expulsion. You are expelled from Youngstown State University effective immediately. You do not have access to Youngstown State University, including any campus facilities, any campus programs or activities, or any class sessions from this time forward. The Of?ce of Undergraduate Admissions, Records, Registrars, Student Accounts, Scholarships 8; Financial Aid, and University Police will be informed ofthis decision once it becomes ?nal. At that time your class registration will be canceled. Any grades reported for posting will be encumbered pending the appeals process. lfyou are not allowed to complete the current semester, you will receive a withdrawal grade for all current classes retroactive to the date ofthe original decision of expulsion. Per The Student Code ofConduct Article IV. Section I. 9. the decision of the appellate panel after an appellate review is ?nal. This action is recorded in your conduct file as outlined in Article IV. Section K. of The Student Code ofConduct. lfyou have any questions regarding these student conduct proceedings, please do not hesitate to contact me. For further information about our process, policies, appeals, and more The Student Code ofConduct is available online at http: Sincerely, Kelly Beers, Associate Director for Student Conduct Youngstown State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color. national origin. sex, sexual orientation. gender identity andior expression. disability. age. religion or veteranfrnilitary status in its programs or acrivities. Please visit {or contac: information for persons designated to handie questions about this policy. Youngstown 5 TAT 5 IT One University Plaza,Youngstown, Ohio 44555 Office of Student Conduct 330.94 .4704 Fax 330.94l.l758 October 6, 2016 Sidney Sandidge Y00743930 PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL Case #201600120 Sidney. On October 6,2016 a Student Conduct Board hearing was conducted to review alleged violations of Article 18. and Article 13. of The Student Code ofConduct against you for an incident that occurred in September 2015 in the University Courtyard Apartments. Based on the information presented to the hearing panel related to these charges and by the preponderance of the evidence you were found to be responsible for a violation ofArticle Ill. 18. and due in part to your participation as a witness in the hearings for the other two respondents in this case, you were found not responsible for a violation of Article 19. As a result of this hearing and these ?ndings the following sanctions have been imposed against you: 0 University Suspension. You are su3pended from Youngstown State University effective immediately, and continuing through December 17, 2016. During this suspension period you do not have access to Youngstown State University, including any campus facilities, any campus programs or activities, and any class sessions. At the end ofyour suspension, you may file a written request with the Student Conduct Administrator seeking readmission. The Student Conduct Administrator will review your status and render an appropriate decision. Throughout the entire student conduct process, it is your responsibility to notify this office ofany changes in your student status or local address and telephone. The Of?ce of Undergraduate Admissions, Records, Registrars, Student Accounts, Scholarships 8.: Financial Aid, and University Police will be informed of this decision once it becomes ?nal. At that time your class registration will be canceled, and you will be restricted from registering for any class in the future without the authorization of this of?ce. Any grades reported for posting will be encumbered pending the appeals process. Ifyou are not allowed to complete the current semester, you will receive a withdrawal grade for all current classes retroactive to the date of the original decision of suspension. Upon your return to Youngstown State University, you will be placed on Conduct Probation for one academic year. Conduct Probation indicates that you have been found responsible for a serious violation or repeated violations of University conduct regulations. Any subsequent violations of University conduct regulations will be evaluated within the context ofyour probationary status, and may result in your suspension or expulsion. - Educational Sanction. You must complete an online training module entitled "Think About It? which consists 0le core sections that focus on college student use of alcohol, consent, healthy relationships, and other risky behaviors. Upon final resolution ofthis case you will be sent information via your university email account pertaining to accessing and completing this online training module. This module must be completed before your return to Youngstown State University. Youngstown State University does not discriminate on the basis of race. color. national origin, sex. sexual orientation. gender identity andlor expression. disability. age. religion or veterani'military status in its programs or acrivities. Please visit for contac: information for persons designated to handle questions about this policy. ?1 I Youngstown 5 TAT IV One University Plaza,Youngstown, Ohio 44555 Office of Student Conduct 330.941.4704 Fax 330.944 . 758 0 Residential Expulsion. You are restricted from any access to university residential facilities, including all residence halls, the University Courtyard apartments, and Christman Dining Commons on a permanent basis. a Community Service. You must actively participant in 20 hours of community service on the topic of sexual assault, consent, or other related topics, which should include the campus?s annual "Take Back the Night? program. Please contact Kate Fitzgerald, Director of Housing and Residence Life, to make arrangements to complete this service. She can be reached at ka?tzgeraldesuedu or at 330.941.3539. At the request of?, the No Contact Order between the two ofyou has been suspended. Therefore, you may, once again, be in contact with one another. in accordance with Article IV, Section I of The Student Code ofConduct you may appeal the decision of the student conduct body in writing within seven days from the date of this decision (appeal form enclosed). lfyou fail to submit your appeal by the close of business on October 13, 2016 you will forfeit any further action on this case. As these student conduct proceedings included the participation ofa number ofindividuals I want to ensure that you are aware that The Student Code ofConduct prohibits any individual from harassment towards, intimidation of, retaliation towards, or threats against any person who participated in a student conduct proceeding. lfyou feel that you are the target ofsuch acts by another student, please contact this of?ce immediately. lfyou are found responsible for such acts against another student, you can be held responsible under The Student Code ofConduct. This action is recorded in your conduct ?le as outlined in Article IV, Section K, of The Student Code ofConduct. lfthis is the final resolution of this case, understand that failure to complete the above-listed sanctions as directed can result in a recharge ofthose sanctions, a $25.00 fine per incomplete Sanction, additional conduct proceedings against you, and/or a hold being placed on your account. We hope that this process has been educational for you, as our goal is to support both your educational pursuits, as well as the broader educational mission ofthe university at large. lfyou have any questions regarding these student conduct proceedings, please not hesitate to contact me. For further information about our expectations of you as a student, The Student Code ofConduct is available online at http: [administrative- offices Sincerely, Kelly Beers, Associate Director for Student Conduct Youngstown State University does not discnminate on the basis of race. color, national origin. sex. sexual orientation, i? ?xwiygf gender identity andior expression. disability. age. religion or veterammilitary Status in its programs or attivities. Please Visit ?2 5m for contact information for pererns designated to handle questions about this policy. Fwd?;