sexual misconduct, Students/RSOs accused of violating Community Standards or are involved in an incident are expected to participate and engage with University Officials and do so in a timely manner.
Please Note: Student conduct meetings may be scheduled around a Student's academic schedule only.
Investigation meetings and/or Hearings may be scheduled during academic breaks when the University is open for business. Failure to engage in the process and/or complete sanctions as a result of the adjudication of a case may result in additional Community Standards charges and/or sanctions up to, and including, suspension or expulsion from the University.
The Office of Community Standards and Care will maintain an administrative file of all disciplinary proceedings. The file will include all documents and evidence in the University's possession or control relevant to the alleged violation and University's investigation. Relevant evidence includes exculpatory evidence, documents submitted by any participant, video recordings, audio recordings, or a transcript of a disciplinary hearing in the matter. Relevant evidence does not include privileged documents or internal memorandums that the University does not intend to introduce as evidence at any hearing in the matter.
Within 14 business days of a disciplinary hearing, or sooner if required by law, the University will provide participants reasonable continuing access to the administrative file and the ability to make copies of all evidence or documents contained in the file. Individual portions of the administrative file may be redacted if disclosure of the evidence is prohibited by law. The University will immediately notify participants when documents, evidence, and witness lists are added to the file. The only evidence which can be contained in the administrative file and considered in the determination of whether a Community Standards violation occurred is evidence determined by a hearing officer to be relevant and admissible. Such evidence includes, but is not limited to, audio recordings, video recordings, or transcripts of any disciplinary hearing held in the matter.
The University will maintain the administrative file permanently if a violation results in the expulsion of a student or, in all other matters, the later of either 3 years following Respondent's graduation or last date of attendance or 3 years after all sanctions have been met.
The Director of Community Standards and Care (or designee), or a designated University Official, may offer or accept Mutual Resolutions (including applicable sanctions) for any Conduct Violation. Serious Misconduct Violation allegations will not be subject to Mutual Resolution(s) unless approved to in writing by the Vice President over Student Life and the student involved. The Mutual Resolution acceptance must be in writing and signed by the Respondent and the University Official and approved by the Vice President over Student Life. A mutual resolution may not be appealed, and waives the Student's right to participate in further hearings on the matter.
Students have 72 hours from the time an outcome letter is sent (without regard to University closures) to submit a written request for modification of their participation in a Mutual Resolution. Respondents that are not able to mutually resolve their case will have the option to choose an Administrative Hearing or a UCB hearing in order to fully adjudicate their case.
In response to possible Community Standards Violations, and mutually agreeable and appropriate circumstances, designated university officials may reach out to involved parties to discuss their willingness to participate in a restorative action(s). Restorative action(s) can serve as an opportunity to identify and take steps to repair harm, while involving those most directly involved and affected by the harm. Serious Misconduct Violation allegations will not be subject to Restorative Action(s).