Two students at the University of Colorado at Boulder are being summarily suspended today following a party in the University Hill area of Boulder hosted by CU students last night that Boulder police broke up at about 12:30 a.m. on Sept. 8.
According to Andrea Goldbum, director of Judicial Affairs at CU-Boulder, "Two students have been identified for summary suspension" for their roles in the early Friday morning disturbance. A third student may also be suspended pending further review.
The students' names will not be released in keeping with university policy in disciplinary cases.
The decision to suspend "was based on our concerns for the health, safety and welfare of the community and because of the serious nature of the charges" that have been brought against three CU students by Boulder police, said Goldblum.
One student arrested Friday morning has been charged with inciting a riot, engaging in a riot, second-degree arson, resisting arrest and "minor in possession" for underage drinking.
A second student was charged with engaging in a riot, resisting arrest, minor in possession and criminal mischief.
"In the past we have only issued summary suspensions, in which we suspend the student before a hearing is held, in cases of serious disruption to the community," Goldblum said. "We believe the seriousness of the charges and the circumstances in this incident warrant immediate suspension," she said.
Ron Stump, vice chancellor for student affairs, said he is "disturbed that CU students are continuing to engage in behavior that is injurious to themselves, their fellow students and other residents and property owners in Boulder.
"We cannot let the poor judgment and uncivil behavior of a few students ruin the quality of life on the Hill and the college experience of the vast majority of our students who do not engage in this kind of behavior," Stump said. "We have decided to suspend at least two students, and possibly more, found to be involved in this latest Hill disruption following a review of police and other reports.
"We are committed to the resolution of these disturbances and to restoring the good quality of life on the Hill," he said.
Stump and Goldblum said further announcements of disciplinary actions regarding students involved in the Friday disturbance will be made early next week.