If a substantiated charge is not serious enough such that it could result in the Respondent's dismissal or suspension from the University or University Housing, then the Student Conduct Officer may resolve the case. The Student Conduct Officer shall notify the Respondent in writing of the charges, the facts upon which the charges are based, and the date, time, and location of the hearing with the Student Conduct Officer. The hearing will be held no earlier than ten (10) business days from the date of notification, unless waived by the student in writing. If waived, the student may request an earlier hearing or accept responsibility for the charges without a hearing.
The hearing with the Student Conduct Officer is an informal discussion in which a Respondent is expected to represent himself or herself. The hearing will include a discussion of the alleged violation or violations, a presentation of relevant evidence, a discussion to establish any other relevant facts (including any mitigating or extenuating circumstances), and/or any defense that the Respondent wishes to present. If the Respondent accepts responsibility for the misconduct, then the Student Conduct Officer will determine the appropriate sanction or sanctions. If the Respondent does not accept responsibility for the misconduct, then the Student Conduct Officer shall determine if there is sufficient information/evidence to make a decision of responsibility. If further information is needed, the Student Conduct Officer may delay the hearing for additional investigation. Once there is sufficient information/evidence to decide, the Student Conduct Officer shall determine if the Respondent is responsible or not responsible for violating the Behavioral Code of Conduct.
The Respondent may appeal the Student Conduct Officer's report and decision to the Vice Provost for Student Affairs under the conditions and stipulations outlined in the appeals section. If the Respondent fails to meet with the Student Conduct Officer, or otherwise disregards the notice of hearing, then a final resolution may be made without the Respondent's input.
If a substantiated charge of misconduct is serious enough such that it may result in the Respondent's dismissal or suspension from the University or University Housing, then a hearing with the All-University Court shall resolve the case.
The All-University Court shall be comprised of five (5) members—two (2) faculty members, two (2) staff members, and one (1) student member—approved by the President of the University. The term of each appointment shall be for one (1) year, subject to renewal each academic year. Membership to the All-University Court shall exclude any individual who conducts an investigation or presides over an alternative resolution process related to a pending case.
The Respondent shall be provided with the following:
The hearing will be held no earlier than ten (10) business days from the date of notification. The Respondent shall be permitted reasonable continuing access to the administrative file for the case, with such access beginning at least seven (7) seven business days prior to the hearing. All evidence and/or lists of witnesses that the University and/or a Participant intend to introduce at the hearing are expected to be submitted to the