Any person may file a complaint against a student or organization suspected of violating the University’s policies, regulations and guidelines. A complaint shall be in writing and directed to the Vice President of Student Affairs or designee. An individual who files a complaint/incident report is normally expected to participate in the disciplinary meeting or hearing and to present relevant information and evidence.

Incident reports/complaints should be submitted as soon as possible after the event takes place, preferably during the semester in which the event took place.

The Vice President of Student Affairs or designee may conduct an investigation to determine if the complaint has merit and/or if it can be disposed of by mutual consent of the persons involved on a basis acceptable to the Vice President of Student Affairs. Vice or designee. Such disposition shall be final and there shall be no subsequent proceedings. If the complaint has merit and cannot be disposed of by mutual consent, the Vice President of Student Affairs or designee may participate in any subsequent disciplinary meeting or hearing to resolve the complaint. The Vice President of Student Affairs or designee reserves the right to reject a complaint where it is not feasible for the University to pursue the complaint.

The Vice President of Student Affairs or designee will conduct a preliminary review of the complaint to determine whether the alleged misconduct may result in expulsion from the University. The Vice President of Student Affairs or designee will also determine whether the accused student disputes the facts that form the basis of the complaint.

Only those students who are subject to suspension or expulsion are entitled to a hearing before the All University Court. The Vice President of Student Affairs reserves the right to refer any complaint to a University official or committee.