Student Conduct and Advocacy

Formerly known as Judicial Affairs & Student Advocacy

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Student Conduct and Advocacy helps maintain a just, safe and orderly campus for the UB community. We establish rules and regulations for the community, manage a variety of disciplinary processes, oversee community service sanctions and provide support and resources to students.

Top Tasks

Announcements

None at this time.

The Conduct Process

Student Conduct and Advocacy Team

Our multidisciplinary team provides direct support to students, advises faculty and staff, and helps maintain a safe community.

Meet Our Team

Professional Staff

  • Elizabeth A. Lidano, MSEd College Student Development, Director
  • Colleen M. Connolly, MS Counseling, Associate Director
  • Michelle L. Russell, MSEd Counseling, EdM Higher Education Administration, Associate Director
  • Benjamin Fabian, MS College Student Personnel Administration, Assistant Director
  • Michael B. Hilburger, JD, Assistant Director
  • Teresa Dean, BA Communication, Office Manager

Graduate Assistants & Student Leadership

  • Moira McJury, Community Service Coordinator and Students' Advocate
  • Spencer Stressing, Chief Hearing Representative, Student-Wide Judiciary
  • Kapila Kapoor, Assistant Chief Hearing Representative, Student-Wide Judiciary
  • Ryan Altieri, Assistant Chief Hearing Representative, Student-Wide Judiciary
  • Jake Henning, Chief Justice, Student-Wide Judiciary

Featured Information

Good Samaritan Policy
11/17/17
The health and safety of UB students is our first priority. The Good Samaritan Policy eliminates disciplinary consequences for you and the people you are with if you call for help when drinking or using drugs.
Disruption in the Classroom Policy
11/17/17
UB students are members of a community and are required to know the rules and regulations. This is why you are required to read and affirm the Student Code of Conduct when you first start at UB. By knowing and following these rules, regulations and guidelines, you can significantly improve your chances of being successful and positively contributing to the community while you are here.
Bias-Related Concerns
11/17/17
If you have been the victim of a bias-related incident — or you know of an incident that has occurred — we encourage you to take the appropriate steps. 
Drug Free Schools and Community Act
6/1/18
The State University of New York at Buffalo is committed to clear and concise policies on substance abuse, and a strong program of counseling, treatment, rehabilitation and re-entry programs for all campus University employees and students.
Emergency Funds
7/9/18
Unanticipated circumstances can prevent students from continuing their education and achieving academic success.  UB has resources to connect students to emergency funding through two unique resources. 

Contact

Student Conduct and Advocacy

Student Life

University at Buffalo
9 Norton Hall, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260

Phone: (716) 645-6154; Fax: (716) 645-3376

Email our office

Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Get Involved with the Student-Wide Judiciary

Student Justice positions are responsible for conducting reviews or conducting hearing panels with students.  Positions are open to any major/class level.

University Hearing Representatives are responsible for drafting complaints and conducting student hearings. Positions are open to current law students.

For more information and instructions to apply, contact Student Conduct and Advocacy.

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