Judicial hearing: what to expect
The judicial conference is an informal discussion in which
the student will be asked to respond to the written allegations against
him/her.
The process
When an infraction occurs, a Student Life staff member will
review the disciplinary procedures with the student so that the student
understands basic procedures and student rights.
This meeting also provides the student with the opportunity
to respond to allegations made against him/her. The Student Life staff member
will:
- review the allegations against the student
- review the information discovered in the
investigation
- ask questions about the information and infraction
- invite comments from the student
At the end, the staff member will determine if a violation
of the Code of Conduct took place and if the student is responsible for the
alleged violations.
Formal response and resolution
Most cases are resolved at the time of the judicial hearing;
however, a letter will be sent to the student providing a formal response
regarding the referral.
Only sanctions of eviction, suspension, or expulsion can be
appealed. All other sanctions are final.
Student rights
Referred students are entitled to all rights of privacy and
confidentiality specified in the university policies. These rights include:
- reviewing his/her case file upon submission of a
written request to the Office of Student Life
- receiving assistance from:
- parents or guardians
- advisers
- attorneys
- having relevant witnesses speak on his/her
behalf
- appealing the final decision of the hearing
officer if the decision results in an eviction, suspension, or expulsion