Toward fulfillment of the OSRR mission, the following functions and services are primary:

• Administer student misconduct cases.
• Administer educational sanctions for conduct violations.
• Educate students, faculty, and staff through presentations, publications, and other media to help prevent behavioral problems on- and off-campus.
• Advise and educate students concerning their rights as students and as citizens in the community through counseling, presentations, publications, and other media.
• Offer conflict/dispute management.
• Address student records issues (FERPA), perceived unfair/improper treatment by instructors and other staff, and interpretation an application of University policies and procedures.
• Serve in an educational/consulting capacity to faculty and staff concerning student issues through presentations and individual consultation.
• Serve as a resource office for parents to address student issues and concerns.
• Provide assistance and counseling to victims and those accused of violations.
• Increase outreach and services regarding drug and alcohol issues, sexual abuse offenses, and academic integrity.
• Provide relevant publications and assistance beneficial for the community and Purdue students living off-campus.
• Facilitate the processing of student grievances as appropriate.