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1. Review the process as outlined below:
   1.  Discuss the complaint and alleged conduct, allowing the student to present his/her understanding of the events related to the incident(s).
   2. Conduct the process in a timely fashion. (In cases where incidents occur near the end of a semester, the case may need to be adjudicated at the beginning of the next semester or during a break period)
   3. Permit the student to be accompanied by a member of silent supporter drawn from the University Community
   4. Permit the accused to speak on his/her own behalf and present evidence and witnesses.
2. Determine an appropriate finding of either “responsible” or “not responsible” for each alleged policy violation based upon the preponderance of evidence.
3. If a student is found responsible, the conduct officer will advise the student of the sanction(s) imposed.
4. After a decision has been rendered, the student will receive an email or letter summarizing the outcome and sanctions as discussed in the administrative meeting. It is the student’s responsibility to complete all sanctions as imposed. Failure to abide by or complete a sanction may result in additional sanctions.
5. In certain cases deemed appropriate by the proper authorities, information on an offense may be disclosed to individuals or to the entire University community.
   

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1. A Student Conduct Board hearing can be convened by the conduct officer or designee.
2. A Student Conduct Board hearing is comprised of three students and two faculty /or staff members, as appointed by their appropriate bodiesdrawn from those constituencies. At the request of either the complainant or the accused, up to two board members may be replaced due to conflict of interest.
3. The convener will make all parties aware of how the proceedings will be conducted, as outlined below:
   1. To provide
      1. A statement of the allegations
      2. Disclosure of the results of an investigation, if any
      3. A summary of the procedures to be followed
      4. A statement that the choice of a board member or convener may be challenged in writing to the Dean of Campus Life and Student Affairs within 2 business days of notification
   2. To conduct the process in a timely fashion. In cases where incidents occur near the end of a semester, the case may need to be adjudicated at the beginning of the next semester.
   3. To notify the accused student in writing of the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action and to allow sufficient time to prepare
   4. To permit the student to be accompanied by a member of the University Community, without voice, and allow the accused student to consult with this member during the hearing.
   5. To permit the accused to speak on his/her own behalf and present information and witnesses. The accused may decline to answer questions and this shall not be construed in any way.
   6. To advise the accused student of all available information with opportunity for rebuttal.
   7. To permit all accused parties to be present throughout the hearing with the opportunity to question witnesses
   8. To render a decision based upon the preponderance of evidence and, where applicable determine the appropriate sanction(s), and give written or email notification of that decision to the accused, the Associate Dean of Campus Life and Student Affairs, and relevant University officials.
   9. To provide a audio recording of the proceedings to be kept by the Office of the Dean of Campus Life and Student Affairs, use of which will normally be limited to an appeal, and destroyed after the appeal time has passed.
   10. In certain cases deemed appropriate by the proper authorities, information on an offense may be disclosed to individuals or to the entire University community.
   11. The convener may accommodate concerns for personal safety, well-being, and/or fears of confrontation of the complainant, accused student, and/or other witness during the hearing by providing separate facilities, by using a visual screen, and/or permitting participation by telephone, videophone, video conferencing, videotape, audio tape, written statement, or other means as determined in the sole judgment of the convener to be appropriate.
   12. Prior incidents and sanctions will be disclosed to the Student Conduct Board by the convener after the board has come to a finding or responsible and may be considered.
       

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