2008 Woodie Awards
University reprimands Lennox for violating student code
Lennox says action was 'unacceptable'
By: Angie Favot
Issue date: 2/27/08 Section: News
A university official reprimanded Topinabee junior Dennis Lennox II after being found in violation of three sections of the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Discipline Procedures.
According to an e-mail sent Tuesday to Lennox by Central Michigan University Conduct Proceedings Officer Thomas Idema, Lennox violated section 3.2.2 providing false information to a university or official, section 3.2.15 not identifying oneself to a university agent when asked and section 3.2.32 distributing printed materials in violation of the Advocacy Policy from an Oct. 23, 2007, incident involving English Language and Literature professor Peter Koper.
"The university hopes in the future you will abide by the CMU Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Discipline Procedures," the letter of reprimand said. "More specifically, you will identify yourself correctly to university officials when asked to do so; you will be truthful in the information you provide to university officials; and you will adhere to all university regulations including the University Policies and Procedures Affecting Advocacy Activities."
Lennox said he does not consider this a fair hearing since he had no idea how it went or when it was.
"These are fundamental rights that all citizens have and the right students don't give up when they set foot on campus," Lennox said. "Obviously I'm relieved I wasn't expelled here, but a reprimand isn't acceptable."
The letter of reprimand noted since Lennox did not decide to participate in the scheduled Feb. 27 disciplinary hearing, specifically by refusing to surrender video and audio taping materials, the hearing proceeded as scheduled.
The letter of reprimand outlines the right to appeal.
"The appeal is only timely if received by the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities within five days (exclusive of Saturday or Sunday) from the date you receive this letter," the letter said.
Lennox said his legal advisors are drafting an appeal, and has until the close of business Monday to file it.
According to an e-mail sent Tuesday to Lennox by Central Michigan University Conduct Proceedings Officer Thomas Idema, Lennox violated section 3.2.2 providing false information to a university or official, section 3.2.15 not identifying oneself to a university agent when asked and section 3.2.32 distributing printed materials in violation of the Advocacy Policy from an Oct. 23, 2007, incident involving English Language and Literature professor Peter Koper.
"The university hopes in the future you will abide by the CMU Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Discipline Procedures," the letter of reprimand said. "More specifically, you will identify yourself correctly to university officials when asked to do so; you will be truthful in the information you provide to university officials; and you will adhere to all university regulations including the University Policies and Procedures Affecting Advocacy Activities."
Lennox said he does not consider this a fair hearing since he had no idea how it went or when it was.
"These are fundamental rights that all citizens have and the right students don't give up when they set foot on campus," Lennox said. "Obviously I'm relieved I wasn't expelled here, but a reprimand isn't acceptable."
The letter of reprimand noted since Lennox did not decide to participate in the scheduled Feb. 27 disciplinary hearing, specifically by refusing to surrender video and audio taping materials, the hearing proceeded as scheduled.
The letter of reprimand outlines the right to appeal.
"The appeal is only timely if received by the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities within five days (exclusive of Saturday or Sunday) from the date you receive this letter," the letter said.
Lennox said his legal advisors are drafting an appeal, and has until the close of business Monday to file it.
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Journalist
posted 3/07/08 @ 9:38 PM EST
Are Voisin and CMU idiots? The law is clear. They violated it with this private hearing. How can you hold a hearing and not invite the accused?
Nick Smith
posted 3/07/08 @ 10:20 PM EST
Cry all you want. Keep whining and going on with your false little "crusades" or whatever it is in God's name you think you're actually think you're doing while you waste your time at CMU. (Continued…)
Josh
posted 3/08/08 @ 8:39 AM EST
Can anyone end up seeing...
Lennox vs the State of Michigan...
I see it.
I used to get excited when I saw Lennox vs somebody.. it meant a good boxing match. (Continued…)
Aric Cylkowski
posted 3/08/08 @ 9:08 PM EST
You would think someone would consider themselves lucky to be facing potential expulsion and only land a reprimand... I guess some people just can't take what they can get out of a situation like this. (Continued…)
Amert Leffel
posted 3/08/08 @ 10:02 PM EST
And now the saga begins a new chapter. WHY?
Stephanie
posted 3/10/08 @ 8:15 AM EST
Seriously, enough is enough. Quit giving coverage to this person and topic. Mr. Lennox needs to focus on his academic career and move on. People, including me, are tired of him - he's gaining absolutely no respct in my opinion. (Continued…)
Michelle LaPlaza
posted 3/10/08 @ 8:16 AM EST
Convicting a student without him there? Secret hearings? Are we in the Soviet Union?
CMU Alumna '78
posted 3/10/08 @ 4:54 PM EST
"Student disciplinary hearings are open, and have to comply with notifications unless the student requests otherwise and I have never done that," Lennox said. (Continued…)
Concerned Alum
posted 3/11/08 @ 10:18 AM EST
FERPA (see below) provides a high level of protection to educational records. In regards to student records information can only be released to a parent (if student is under 18) or the student. (Continued…)
OneWhoKnows
posted 3/11/08 @ 2:09 PM EST
It seems to me that CMU just gets itself in deeper and deeper by maintaining it's employment relationship with Mr. Peters. The latest disclosures seem to indicate that Peters is in violation of both state and federal campaign laws by dint of his active soliciting of campaign contributions from both CMU's trustees and employees that allegedly may have entailed his misuse of CMU facilities to facilitate that activity. (Continued…)
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