A. Students will:

• i.have their case resolved within a reasonable time frame (not to exceed 45 days unless extenuating circumstances apply including University breaks or summer sessions).
• ii.receive timely notification of the Administrative/UCB Hearing, no less than five (5) Days prior to the hearing (unless the five [5] day notice is waived);
• iii.have the opportunity to have a hearing in front of an impartial Hearing Body appointed by the President or designee;
• iv.have the opportunity to submit written, physical, and testimonial information;
• v.have the opportunity for reasonable questioning of all parties (Complainant, Complaining Witness, Respondent, etc.), and relevant witnesses by all parties and the Hearing Body members;
• vi.have the right to identify an individual to act as an Advisor in their hearing;
• vii.receive a written outcome letter stating (with reasonable specificity) the facts and rationale for the finding issued by the Director of Community Standards and Care (or designee) within ten (10) Days after the close of the proceedings. If the Student is found responsible, the resulting sanctions will be included in the written outcome letter. Guidelines for Appeal will also be included in the written outcome letter.

B. KSU will:

• i.make all rules reasonable and necessary for the orderly and efficient resolution of complaints.
• ii.ensure that Administrative/UCB Hearings are closed to the public and that only those directly involved with the hearing may attend. Witnesses and others impacted by the decision (excluding the Complainant, the Complaining Witness, and/or the Respondent) may not be present in the proceedings, except to share information when called upon.
• iii.ensure that the Respondent, Complainant, and Complaining Witness receive a fair and reasonable opportunity to be heard.
• iv.in the case of allegations of sexual misconduct, allow that the Complainant, Complaining Witness, and/or Respondent may choose to participate in the hearing while located in separate rooms and ensure that either party not question the other directly.
• v.create and retain a written summary or audio recording of the hearing (at University expense) to remain the property of the University;
• **Note: For hearings involving allegations of Sexual Misconduct, the Complainant/Complaining Witness will be afforded the same rights and opportunities afforded to the Respondent.
• The following procedural guidelines shall be applicable in Administrative/UCB Hearings:
• A.Unless the Student specifically waives this right, a Student who is scheduled to appear before an Administrative/UCB Hearing will be given a minimum of five (5) Days notice of the specific charges being presented to the board and details of the hearing (date, location, and time).
• B.The Director of Community Standards and Care (or designee) will have a list of potential Administrative/UCB Hearing Body members in their office and or posted online at all times so that the Respondent may challenge any Administrative/UCB Hearing Body member on grounds that they have a specific conflict with, bias about, or an interest in the case. The Respondent must submit the challenge in writing to the Director of Community Standards and Care (or designee) a minimum of three (3) Days prior to the scheduled hearing. The Dean of Students (or designee) must make a decision on the challenge within one (1) Day. If possible bias is determined, the Administrative/UCB Hearing Body member shall be excused and Dean of Students (or designee) will appoint a replacement from the approved members appointed by the President or designee.
• C.The Respondent will be given the opportunity to review any written information that will be used at the hearing, including a list of witnesses, no less than two (2) Days prior to the Administrative/UCB Hearing.
• D.With the exception of matters involving alleged Sexual Misconduct, charges against multiple parties