Student Court Clerk/Advisor and Administrative Secretary
The duties and responsibilities of the student court clerk and administrative secretary will be as follows:
The clerk/advisor/secretary will keep accurate and confidential records of all hearings.
The clerk/advisor/secretary will notify students of charges against them.
The clerk/advisor/secretary will notify students of the results of hearings.
The clerk/advisor/secretary will notify students of penalties or sanctions placed upon them.
The clerk/advisor/secretary will assist the chief justice/chairperson in preparing monthly reports.
The clerk/advisor/secretary will be acquainted and well versed in University rules and regulations.
The clerk/advisor/secretary will send out all official notices to the court or council he/she serves. Only full-time staff or faculty members appointed by the Vice President for Student Engagement and Campus Life may serve in this capacity.
The chief justice/chairperson of each judicial body may select additional officers and staff as needed. These officers must have been in full-time attendance at the University for at least one full semester prior to their appointment, must have a clear conduct record with the Office of Student Engagement and Campus Life, and must have and maintain a cumulative and semester grade-point average of at least 2.5.
These officers or staff persons shall be non-voting.
An All-University Court, having authority specified under Section 2, “Hearing Procedures, Jurisdiction of All-University Court” (page 25) of the Student Handbook shall be established.
The membership of the All-University Court will consist of:
Three students to be appointed by the president of the Student Government Association. These students must have been in full-time attendance at the University for at least one full semester prior to their appointment, must have a clear conduct record with the Office of Student Engagement and Campus Life, and must have and maintain a cumulative and semester grade point average of at least 2.5.
Three faculty members to be selected or elected in accordance with rules and regulations established by the Faculty Senate.
Three administrators to be selected or elected by the president of the University or in the manner in which he/she chooses.
A quorum will consist of at least six voting members of the All-University Court (two of each faculty, staff, and students). Decisions will be reached by majority vote of those members present.
The term of office for members of the All-University Court will be one year for students and two years for faculty and staff appointees.