Student Advocates

Only full-time students in good standing are eligible to serve as Student Advocates. Students selected as student advocates must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 and a clear conduct record. Nothing in this section will be construed to limit a student's right to conduct his/her own defense or to select a faculty member, administrator or staff person as his/her counsel if he/she is appearing before the Student Court or the All-University Court.

A panel of Student Advocates for the University judicial system will be appointed by the President of the Student Government Association, subject to the confirmation of the Student Senate.

If a student who has been accused of an offense does not have counsel, the accused student shall have the opportunity to select a counsel from the panel of Student Advocates.

The duties and responsibilities of a Student Advocate for court or council cases will be as follows:

  1. He/she will be well versed in the rules and regulations of the Student Court.
  2. He/she will be well versed in the policies regulations and guidelines of the University.
  3. He/she will advise students of their rights.
  4. He/she will defend students to the best of his/her ability.
  5. He/she will keep all conferences with students in strict confidence.
  6. He/she will prepare and summon witnesses for the defense of the student.

Student Court Clerk/Advisor and Administrative Secretary

The duties and responsibilities of the Student Court Clerk and Administrative Secretary will be as follows:

  1. The Clerk/Advisor/Secretary will keep accurate and confidential records of all hearings.
  2. The Clerk/Advisor/Secretary will notify students of charges against them.
  3. The Clerk/Advisor/Secretary will notify students of the results of hearings
  4. The Clerk/Advisor/Secretary will notify students of penalties or sanctions placed upon them
  5. 5 The Clerk/Advisor/Secretary will assist the Chief Justice/Chairperson in preparing monthly reports.
  6. The Clerk/Advisor/Secretary will be acquainted and well versed in University rules and regulations.