Community Standards

The Office of the Dean for Student Experience serves as a center for advocacy and support within the university community.

Here, students seek guidance, support, and solutions to a wide range of academic, personal, and social challenges. The Dean’s role is to uphold the values of fairness, respect, and inclusivity while advocating for student rights and well-being.

Coordinated Services and Programs

Student Conduct

Our community standards uphold campus values, facilitate conflict resolution, develop and implement policies, provide support and guidance, and collaborate with stakeholders to maintain an accountable campus environment.

CARES

The Campus Advocacy, Resources, and Education for Safety Team addresses and educates the campus community about sensitive issues such as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

Title IX

Rivier University is committed to providing a non-discriminatory and harassment-free educational, living and working environment for all members of the Rivier community, including students, faculty, administrators, staff, contractors, and visitors.

Silent Witness Program

The Silent Witness program is for reporting crimes/incidents and/or serious policy violations which may affect the health, safety or welfare of the Rivier University community.

Behavioral Assessment Team

To maintain a positive learning environment and address any disruptive behavior, the University has established a Behavioral Assessment Team comprised of dedicated staff, manages concerning or disruptive behaviors and threats.

Bias Incident Response Team

Members of the Bias Incident Response Team respond to incidents of bias by supporting students, connecting them with resources, educating the campus community, and interfacing with the Diversity Council for information sharing and policy review.

Student Handbook

The Student Handbook outlines the rules and procedures that students are expected to know and adhere to during their time at Rivier University.

Contact

Dean of Student Experience