Mounting evidence indicates that students of color are more likely than their white peers to receive exclusionary discipline (out-of-school suspensions and expulsions), but alleviating these disparities requires an understanding of what drives them. In this study, we use seven years of student- and infraction-level data from every public school in…

This study presents the findings of a content analysis of 120 high school-level, written discipline policies collected from six states. Suspension was commonly offered as a response for all behaviors, including minor ones. Discipline policies varied by state in terms of the degree to which suspension was featured. Based on these findings and…

Studied frequency of alcohol usage in university disciplinary cases. Listed offenses in which alcohol consumption may have been a factor and reviewed individual student discipline records. Results indicated that a high percentage of total student offenses were alcohol-related. Describes an alcohol awareness workshop. (RC)

Deals with types of behavior that cannot be allowed among staff or campers in the camp community--use of drugs or alcohol, personal abuse, crime, violence, and sexual activity. Urges camp directors to develop a written policy spelling out standards, expectations, and sanctions. Suggests staff orientation strategies. (JHZ)

This discussion of college and university policy concerning misconduct of employees looks at legal standards of due process for discipline or dismissal; the parameters of "just cause"; employee rights to representation; and judicial rulings on a variety of misconduct issues such as criminal misconduct, sexual misconduct, alcohol, and drugs. (MSE)