Faculty and administrators are often called upon to make difficult adjudicative decisions—determining whether a student violated the code of conduct or whether a faculty member’s conduct warrants disciplinary action. In both contexts, the individuals making those determinations serve as quasi-judicial officers. They must weigh evidence, apply policy, and render impartial judgments that can shape academic and professional lives.
Not Just a No-Show: Understanding Faculty Absence at Graduation
Each spring, university campuses are spruced up: Lawns are mowed and stages assembled, and rows of chairs fill the arena. Graduation is a time-honored tradition, celebrating students’ hard work and
Heidi Hillman
July 21, 2025
