Community Standards Board Application

Are you Eligible?

• All students who will be enrolled for at least one full semester in the next academic year (fall 2025-spring 2026) are eligible.
• Hearings do not take place every week, but in general, board members must keep their schedules open each week in case a hearing is needed.
• The number of hearings can vary from none to 5-6 per semester.
• All board members must also be available to attend training the on an evening the first week of classes in the fall.

How to Apply

• All application materials must be received by Monday, April 7 at 5:00 pm.
• Online application will go live on Friday, March 27. Please note that to access the application you will need to be signed into Google through your Middlebury email account. Otherwise, you may get a message that you do not have authorization to access the application. If this occurs, go to your Google account and switch to your Middlebury account.
• The Judicial Board Selection Committee will invite approximately 25-30 applicants for interviews in April. The student board members will be selected and notified in May.

Questions?

Information on Middlebury’s conduct process can be found here. If you have questions about the application process, please contact Brian Lind, assistant vice president of student affairs at maudette@middlebury.edu.

Why Apply: Reflections from Recent Student Board Members

Students consistently find their experience as judicial board members to be among the most enriching, provocative and important aspects of their time at Middlebury. Below are some reflections from current and recent board members.

Juan Ceron ’26: Being a student member of the Judicial Board has allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of what academic integrity means to the Middlebury community. People come before the board with unique perspectives on their case and sometimes competing facts. My years on the Board give me the confidence that we impartially discuss each case and with fairness apply the Handbook rules. All with a view towards upholding academic and community standards, as well as the rights of everyone involved.

Nia Robinson ’19: When thinking about the highlights of my Middlebury experience, I always point to the judicial board. I appreciate, admire, and respect all of the board members. I also value the role I have in the judicial process. Middlebury means a lot to me, and it has been a privilege to take part in something that has an substantial impact on the community.

Joanna Balla ’19: Being a member of the Judicial Boards is a wonderful opportunity to serve the broader Middlebury community in a tangible and meaningful way. The trainings are fantastic and get you thinking about important issues of justice and equity as they apply to an academic context. You get to work with people who are dedicated and passionate, and you develop important skills of communication and deliberation along the way.

Henry Kremer ’19: Through serving on the board I have learned how to listen, and to put myself in the shoes of others. Working to uncover the truth is never straightforward but through dialogue and mutual understanding my experiences on the board have taught me that it is possible and often rewarding for all parties involved. Furthermore, I have also learned how to identify my underlying biases and appropriately proceed with caution and rationality.

Caroline Snell ’19: Becoming a student member of the judicial board is an excellent way to serve the College community by reflecting seriously on our values and expectations as a student body that is part of a greater whole. The decisions we are asked to make are far from easy, but are an important part of our duty as students to hold each other accountable to our high standards.

Phoebe Weiner ’18: Applying to the judicial board is one of the best decisions I have made at Middlebury. The board has given me the opportunity to work with faculty and fellow students in a vital decision making process. Through my experience, I have developed insight and gained maturity. The board has allowed me to learn about the value of objectivity and commitment. Serving as a member has also taught me about empathy, fairness, and my own personal ethics. I now understand how integral a judicial process is to a supportive college community.