a hearing but may not participate in a hearing, discussion, or questioning.

The committee that adjudicates alleged violations of the Code that could subject a student to suspension or dismissal from KSU or KSU Housing.

A voluntary process to resolve a complaint or dispute without a hearing.

The Student Affairs administrator who oversees Housing & Residence Life. The Director is the initial point of contact for behavioral concerns within KSU Housing.

A person accusing a student of violating the Code.

A person licensed in the Commonwealth of Kentucky to practice law.

A KSU employee who is assigned to cases and responsible for investigating allegations of Code violations.

A protocol in which students who violate KSU's alcohol and drug policies are not subject to disciplinary sanctions. This protocol is only applicable for alcohol or drug use and not for any other prohibited behavior.

A Respondent or a Complainant.

The standard used in evaluating culpability for an alleged violation. When determining whether a Respondent is responsible for violating the Code, an adjudicator will consider whether it is “more likely than not” that the Respondent committed the violation.

A student accused of violating the Code.

The ultimate finding of an adjudication. A student may be found responsible if it is more likely than not that he or she violated the Code. A student may be found not responsible if there is insufficient evidence or information to determine that he or she violated the Code.

A consequence or mandate imposed to address a violation of the Code. A sanction is intended to provide