The materials found on this page are used to train members of the University Conduct Board and hearing officers in the office of Student Conduct and Community Standards. Training materials are made publicly available in accordance with the 2020 Title IX Final Rule, as detailed in 34 CFR Part 106.45(b)(10)(i)(D).
If you have questions regarding the materials or would like to discuss the materials, please contact the office of Student Conduct and Community Standards at (570) 422-3461 for assistance.
Training Materials
Training for all University Conduct Board Members
- University Conduct Board Training Manual (2024-2025)
- UCB Orientation
- FERPA 101 Training for Colleges & Universities (via Department of Education)
- Formal Hearing Outcomes
- Preparing Effective Questions and Active Listening in a Formal Hearing
- Mock Formal Hearing
- UCB Information - Decision-Writing Workshop
- UCB Information - Preparing for a Formal Hearing
- Summary of Trainings for University Conduct Board Members (2024-2025) including Training Modules completed through SUNY Student Conduct Institute
Training for all University Conduct Board Members
- University Conduct Board Training Manual (2023-2024)
- Orientation for New University Conduct Board Members - Fall 2023
- FERPA 101 Training for Colleges & Universities (via Department of Education)
- Hearing Outcomes: Creating Learning Outcomes and Appropriate Educational Sanctions
- Summary of Trainings for University Conduct Board Members (2023-2024) including Training Modules completed through SUNY Student Conduct Institute
University Conduct Board Members were encouraged to review prior trainings when needed to prepare for Formal Hearings.
Training for all University Conduct Board Members
- University Conduct Board Training Manual (2022-2023)
- FERPA 101 Training for Colleges & Universities (via Department of Education)
- Orientation for New University Conduct Board Members - Fall 2022
- Preparing Effective Questions and Active Listening in a Formal Hearing
- Hearing Outcomes: Creating Learning Outcomes and Appropriate Educational Sanctions
- Steps in the Student Conduct Process at ESU
- Mock Formal Hearing #1 (Alcohol Related)
- Mock Formal Hearing #2 (Cannabis Related)
- Mock Formal Hearing #3 (Alleged Physical Altercation)
- Summary of Trainings for University Conduct Board Members (2022-2023)
Additional Training for Faculty and Staff Members
- Guide for Determining Relevance in Sexual Misconduct Hearings (Provided by PASSHE Legal Counsel)
- Relevancy of Evidence in Student Sexual Misconduct Hearings (Presented by PASSHE Legal Counsel)
- Overview of Title IX for the University Conduct Board Members (Presented by ESU Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator)
Training for all University Conduct Board Members
- University Conduct Board Training Manual (2021-2022)
- FERPA 101 Training for Colleges & Universities (via Department of Education)
- Orientation for New University Conduct Board Members - Fall 2021
- Academic Misconduct: Recent Trends
- Decision Writing Workshop
- Preparing for a Formal Hearing
- Understanding the Preponderance of the Evidence
- Mock Formal Hearing #1 (Academic Misconduct)
- Mock Formal Hearing #3 (COVID-19 Related)
- Mock Formal Hearing #4 (Alcohol Related)
- Summary of Trainings for University Conduct Board Members (2021-2022)
Additional Training for Faculty and Staff Members
- Relevance in a Title IX Related Formal Hearing
- Serving as a Process Advisor
- Mock Formal Hearing #2 with Investigative Report (Sexual Misconduct Related)
- Sexual Misconduct (Title IX) Policy Definitions and Elements of Violations (PASSHE Training)
- Writing Hearing Decisions for Title IX Related Formal Hearings (PASSHE Training)
Training for all University Conduct Board Members
- University Conduct Board Training Manual (also used for New Member Orientation)
- FERPA 101 Training for Colleges & Universities (via Department of Education)
- Academic Misconduct
- Effective Questioning Workshop
- Learning Outcomes and Educational Sanctions
- Training Modules completed through SUNY Student Conduct Institute
- Summary of Trainings for University Conduct Board Members
Additional Training for Faculty and Staff Members
- Presentation on the Title IX Investigation Process at East Stroudsburg University
- Investigation Reports (PASSHE Training for SCCS Staff and Title IX Staff)
- Written Decisions Training (PASSHE Training)
Contact Us
Campus Address
Sycamore Suites, Lower Level
(570) 422-3461
Director Student Conduct & Community Standards
Lauren Stemler
lstemler@esu.edu
(570) 422-3463
