The Michigan Daily - Sports Monday - November 16, 1992 -,Page 9 JETER Continued from page 1 Yankee outfielder and currentiy a star for the Toronto Blue Jays. Winfield played basketball and baseball at the University of Minnesota, and was drafted by profes- sional basketball, baseball and football teams. Winfield is considered a sure bet to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame. "It's hard enough to be drafted in one (sport), and he was drafted in all three," says Jeter in amazement. Michigan's loss is New York's gain. Jeff Idleson, the Yankees' media rela- tions director, says that the team was looking for a middle infielder, and Jeter was at the top of their wish list. Jeter, a New Jersey native and life- long Yankees fan, didn't think he would be picked by his favorite team. "I never talked to any of the Yankee (scouts)," Jeter said. "I was projected to go to Cincinnati at No. 5. I'm real excited to be with the Yankees." The feeling is mutual. The Yankees are thrilled that Jeter fell in their lap. "Derek's made great progress," said Mitch Luckovitz, director of minor league operations for New York. "He's made strides in every aspect of the game." Jeter spent the summer playing for the Yankees' minor league affiliates in Tampa and Greensboro. Although his - batting average was mediocre, Jeter showed an ability to hit for power, a tal- ent which few shortstops at any level of the game possess. The shortstop says that his teammates poked fun at him for the big contract. "They were calling me a 'bonus baby' and all that," Jeter said. "Brien Taylor (the Yankees' first round pick in 1991 and the recipient of a record $1.55 mil- lion signing bonus) was asking me if they were getting on me like they got on him. I think he had it worse because of the publicity he had, put they were on me pretty good." Despite being such a high choice, Jeter has not been annointed 'The Franchise'. That title belongs to Taylor. But Taylor, Jeter and 1990 first rounder Carl Everitt are all considered instrumen- tal to New York's rebuilding plans. "They talk about someday having Brien on the mound, me at shortstop and Everitt in centerfield," Jeter said. Gary Denbo, Jeter's manager at Tampa, says Jeter doesn't have the swelled head of some other hyped-up young players. "Derek did a good job for us," Denbo said. "He had a very good at- titude, he worked hard, and he responded well to the instruction we gave him." Jeter's story of his professional start is quite different. "In high school, the toughest pitcher we faced threw 70 miles per hour. In the minors, they were throw- ing 90. The first few games, I was just swinging at everything. I didn't have any idea where the ball was going." On top of that, it was Jeter's first time away from home, and he was, in his own words, "very homesick. Every day I wanted to go home." But the comfort level will rise, and the hitting will improve. Major League scouts and general managers have com- pared Jeter to Baltimore Orioles hall-of- famer-to-be Cal Ripken, Jr. Jeter is only 18; comparing him to Ripken is like comparing Macaulay Culkin to Marlon Brando. It could happen, but statistics say it's unlikely. Ripken is perhaps the greatest shortstop in the history of the game. New York would be happy just to have Jeter become a solid, productive major league player. Yankee fans are anxiously awaiting Jeter's arrival in the big leagues, expect- ing him to become the next... who ex- actly? Bobby Meacham? Since the 1950s, when Phil Rizzuto was playing shortstop for New York, the position has been filled by mediocre players. Only Bucky Dent has stood out, and that is largely due to Dent's outstanding per- formance in the 1978 postseason. Since Dent's retirement, the likes of Meacham and Alvaro Espinoza have played short- stop for the Yankees. Still, there will be pressure on Jeter when he arrives in New York. Denbo, for one, thinks he can handle it. "He's a low- key guy, and I think that will benefit him," the manager said. "He'll be able to deal with playing in New York." The Yankees say they have no timetable for Jeter. "That would be to- tally unfair. We don't rush players," Luckovitz said, ignoring the fact that one of the greatest criticisms of the Yankees in recent years has been that the team rushes players. "We want him ready for New York when he gets there, so he can stay there. We don't have a shuttle from Columbus (New York's AAA affiliate) to New York," Luckovitz said, ignoring the fact that the Yankees in recent years have seemingly had a shuttle running from Columbus to New York. Whether Jeter spends most of his ca- reer in New York or in Columbus re- mains to be seen. But right now, the fu- ture looks bright for Derek Jeter. *Jeter JOHN KAVAUIAUSKAS/Daily PAID A D V E R T I S E M E N T POLICY continued from page 8 University to protect its educational purpose, to provide for the orderly conduct of its activities, to protect the victims of crime, and to safeguard the interests of the University community. These disciplinary procedures used by the University are considered part of - its educational process and reflect the philosophy of peer education and evaluation. Hearings or appeals conducted as a part of this process are not courts of law and they are not subject to many of the rules of civil or criminal hearings. Because some of the violations of these standards are also violations of law, students may be accountable to both civil authorities and to the University for their actions. Disciplinary action at the University will normally proceed not withstanding any civil or criminal proceeding. II. Emergency Suspension If a student's actions indicate that his or her continued presence on campus or participation in University activities poses an immine;: danger to persons or property, the Vice President for Student Affairs may take emergency action through an immediate suspension. Before, or within 24 hours after, such emergency suspension is imposed, the student shall be given an opportunity to appear before a designee of the Vice President for Student Affairs. At such time the student may make a statement and present evidence bearing on the alleged violation. If the emergency suspension is continued, the student is entitled to a formal hearing within seven (7) calendar days or as soon as practicable after the accused student is prepared to participate in a hearing. III. Filing Complaimts, Notice and Investigation . A. Filing a complaint Individuals are encouraged to file complaints when they believe there has been a violation of this policy. The formal mechanisms are designed to afford due process protection to the individuals involved, including time to prepare statements, but also resolve cases in a timely manner. Those filing complaints under these standards should contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, in the Fleming Building. A judicial advisor, located within the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, administers the procedures and guidelines of these standards. The judicial advisor will consult the Office of the General Counsel regarding such complaints. All complaints must be filed within one year of the date of the alleged offense. B. Notice and Investigation The judicial advisor will make written notification within ten (10) working days after the filing of the complaint, as well as provide the accused with a complete copy of the complaint. All records and documents to be presented to the hearing committee will be made available to both the accused and complainant. The judicial advisor will conduct a preliminary investigation to determine if there is sufficient evidence to proceed with mediation or a formal hearing. Such a review ordinarily will involve S interviewing any complaining witnesses and the accused, as well member of the University community is in serious and continuing danger, the judicial advisor will move the case ahead of others to insure a timely hearing. IV. Mediation The University believes a strong system of mediation of disputes will encourage reporting and resolution of complaints. Mediation is appropriate when all parties involved (accuser(s) and accused) voluntarily agree to engage in the mediation process. Mediation will involve resolution of the incident, including sanctioning when needed. If mediation fails, the case will be forwarded for a formal hearing. To ensure these standards are applied with a proper regard to their goals andpurposes, such mediation will occur solely through or at the direction of the office of the judicial advisor. Other academic and administrative offices may provide counseling and support for students. These offices include Counseling Services, Multicultural Student Programming, the Ombudsman, the Center for the Education of Women, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center, the Department of Public Safety, Services for Students with Disabilities, the Lesbian and Gay Male Programs Office, and faculty and staff within the schools and colleges. V. Formal Hearing The hearing board will consist of six students. At the beginning of each academic year, students will be randomly selected from the student body to serve as potential hearing panelists until a pool of 50 eligible students is obtained. Selected students may be excused by the judicial advisor if service could cause undue hardship. The hearing will be chaired by a faculty or staff member drawn from a panel selected by the Student Relations Committee of Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs. The chair conducts the hearing and is a non-voting member of the committee. The chair selects a hearing committee by lot from the eligible pool of panelists. The judicial advisor shall provide appropriate training for the faculty and student panel in due process and questioning techniques prior to being assigned to a hearing committee. The chair shall ensure that panelists are both dedicated to their duty as well as unbiased. The chair's selections may be reviewed by both the complainant and the accused. The complainant or the accused may challenge a committee member or the chair based on bias or other cause. The committee member shall be disqualified if the chair determines that the challenge is justified. The chair shall be disqualified if the Vice President for Student Affairs determines that the challenge is justified. The chair may consult with the General Counsel's office before, during, and after the hearing regaiding procedural matters. The judicial advisor is responsible for sending the complete report of the investigation to the hearing com- mittee, and may be called as a witness. The accused retains the right to confront all witnesses and the accused, complainant, and panelists may question witnesses. Either the complainant or the accused may offer sworn affidavits disorders may have a non-attorney member of the University community speak for them. The accused must be informed of his or her right to remain silent, and may not be compelled to be a witness against himself or herself. Committee deliberations will be in private. The chair will communicate in writing the results of the hearing to the accused and to the complainant. The letter communicating the results of the hearing will include a separate finding of facts in the case and how the facts were applied. If all members of the committee determine, by clear and convincing evidence, that the accused student has violated the policy, they will come to consensus on an appropriate sanction. The finding and sanction of the hearing committee will be communicated to the Vice President for Student Affairs who will enforce the sanctions. VI. Alternate Hearing Process The accused student may waive a full board hearing and request an administrative hearing. These hearings are conducted by hearing officers appointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs. Administrative hearings will be used during the summer when student board members and faculty chairs are unavailable. An accused student has the option of delaying his or her hearing until the fall term, unless delaying the hearing causes imminent danger to persons or property. VII. Appeals A. Procedure If the accused student disputes the finding of the hearing committee or the administrative hearing officer, or the recommended sanction, he or she may appeal the decision. Such an appeal must be submitted in writing to the Vice President for Student Affairs within ten (10) class days after the notice of the decision of the hearing panel. Upon petition, this time line may be extended. The appeal statement should contain the grounds for the appeal. Appeals will be limited to a review of the record of the hearing, written statements submitted by parties and any new evidence. The Vice President will forward the student's letter of appeal and all records of the investigation and hearing to the appeals board. The student may challenge any member of the appeals board for bias. The board member shall be disqualified if the Vice President for Student Affairs determines that the challenge is justified. B. Grounds Grounds for the appeal are limited to: 1. the procedures described in this policy were not followed 2. the decision was not supported by the evidence presented at the hearing 3. the sanction was not appropriate for the violation 4. new evidence is available that was not reasonably available at the time of the hearing. C. Appeals Board The Appeals Board is composed of three members who are to serve for the academic year and hear all appeals. They are appointed as follows: 1.wa student who is elected from and by the 50 students comprising the hearing panel 2. a faculty member who is anpointed by SACUA may take any of the following actions:' 1. affirm the original decision concerning the violation of the policy 2. affirm the original decision concerning the disciplinary sanction imposed 3. reverse the original decision concerning the violation of the policy and direct that the complaint be dismissed 4. reverse the original decision concerning the violation of the policy and direct that a new hearing be held before a new hearing board 5. set aside the original decision concerning the sanction and impose a different sanction. The Appeals Board may not impose a greater sanction than the Hearing Committee. The appeals board will notify the Vice President for Student Affairs in writing of its decision, who will communicate the decision to the student. E. Further Appeals The student who filed the appeal may not make any further appeal from this decision. An exception to this rule can be made when a student has been tried in a civil or criminal court for the incident which resulted in a campus hearing and has been found not guilty in criminal court or has a decision in his/her favor in civil court. In this situation, a student may petition for an appeal before an Appeals Board, regardless of earlier appeals or length of time since the hearing committee's decision. VIII. Records Detailedrrecords will be maintained by the judicial advisor about any actions undertaken under the policy. Accordingly, records will be maintained by the judicial officer of formal complaints, hearings, mediations, resolutions, findings, sanctions, and appeals. Two sets of records of these data will be maintained, an expunged version for public review and a confidential version for permanent records. Confidentiality of the records will be maintained to the extent required by law, including the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. Records will be maintained in such as way that data on violations of this policy are easily available to the public. The judicial advisor will annually compile and release detailed statistics and examples of the administration and enforcement of the policy. However, some data may not be releasable if the identity of individuals involved would be revealed. IX. Sanctions Hearing panels should fashion sanctions commensurate with the offending conduct. Because education may be the most effective and appropriate means of addressing behavior that violates these standards in a University community, the University encourages hearing panels to design sanctions which include an educational element. One purpose of the sanctions is to help students understand their behavior in the context of this academic community. It is inappropriate for the University to try to change student's convictions; however, it remains appropriate for the University to ask a student to change behavior. Sanctions should be designed to deter the student from behaviors which harm, intimidate, harass, or threaten University community, whether the student has violated the standards in the past, and whether sanctions such as education and community service are likely to change the student's conduct. The most severe sanctions, suspension from the University and expulsion, should be imposed only in very serious cases, including the willful failure to comply with a lesser sanction. The range of potential sanctions is as follows: A. For any offense 1. Formal Reprimand: The individual receives a formal reprimand for violating the standards of behavior and a warning that future violations will be dealt with more harshly. 2. Community Service: The individual performs an appropriate amount of public service that is both beneficial to the community and likely to assist the individual in understanding the harm caused by his or her conduct. 3. Class Attendance: The individual enrolls in and completes a class that helps the person understand why the standards prohibit the conduct involved. 4. Restitution: The individual makes restitution to the victim for actual loss. 5. University Housing Transfer or Removal: The individual is transferred to a another room or housing unit, or is removed from University housing entirely. Additional policies identifying responsibilities of students living in University Housing are available in the document Guidelines For Community Living. he disciplinary process and sanctions described in that document may be applied as appropriate. 6. Suspension from Specific Courses or Activities: The individual is removed from a course or activity; or the individual is moved to a different section of a course. 7. Combined Sanctions: A combination of the sanctions described above may be imposed. B. For offenses which are violent, dangerous, repeated, or a willful failure to comply with a lessor sanction 8. Suspension: The individual is suspended from the University for a defined period of time. When a student is suspended during a term, his or her tuition is forfeited. The Vice-President for Student Affairs shall consult with the dean, chair, or director in the unit in which the student is enrolled before suspension is imposed. 9. Expulsion: The individual is expelled from the University. When a student is expelled during a term, his or her tuition is forfeited. The Vice-President for Student Affairs shall consult with the dean, chair, or director in the unit in which the student is enrolled before expulsion is imposed. The sanctions imposed under these standards do not diminish or replace the penalties available under generally applicable civil r criminal laws. Students are reminded that many violations of the standards, including harassment and other discriminatory behavior, may violate various state and federal laws. X. Amendments A. Proposal" Amendments to the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities can be proposed by the Michigan Student n,.* -.,i.. cC(TA e v X~ifV The Panel shall hold at least one public hearing on the proposed amendments. A fter the public hearing the Panel shall convene a meeting to determine by majority vote whether to approve a proposed amendment. The Panel may modify a proposed amendment at this time. During the public hearings and this meeting, at least 26 student panel members must be present. If less than 26 student members are present, no action may be taken. If the Panel votes to approve a proposed amendment it will be forwarded to the Board of Regents through the Vice Idresident for Student Affairs. C. Approval, Limitation and Exceptions This is the only procedure by which faculty, staff, or students can make amendments to the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities not required by law. If an amendment is required by law, it can be unilaterally enacted by the Board of Regents. The Regents of the University of Michigan may reject any amendment approved by this procedure. The Regents may propose and enact amendments without following this procedure. EFFORTS TO EDUCATE THE STUDENT COMMUNITY ON THEIR RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND THESE STANDARDS A. Education and Prevention The prevention of behavior that violates these standards and the establishment of effective procedures with due concern for all parties require a thoughtful educational program.:, 1. The University will provide resources and time for the prevention of, and education about conduct that violates these standards. The University will provide information to deans, student affairs staff, chairs, and directors in each unit concerning: (a) student rights and responsibilities under this policy; (b) how complaints are filed; (c) summaries of cases; and (d) sources of support and information for victims and respondents. 2. Deans and heads of major administrative units are strongly encouraged to discuss these standards at meetings of faculty, staff, and teaching assistants. In addition, the deans and heads of major administrative units are urged to examine practices and behavior within their own units that may be inequitable or unjust to students. 3. Training programs for residential advisors, those who meet students in crisis situations, and others serving in an advising capacity to students, will include training about referrals, resources, and methods for handling conduct covered by this policy. 4. The Office of Student Affairs will develop an overall educational program for students dealing with issues covered in this statement and will provide information, definition, support, identification of resources, and exploration of behavioral alternatives. Educational programs will be directed toward, but not restricted to, new undergraduate and graduate/professional students. 5. The University will publish annually this statement and the procedures, including the resources available to advise, counsel, and assist in the mediation or reporting of violations