The Complainant(s) and Respondent(s) shall each have the right to:
- Receive advance notice of the date, time, and location of any meeting or hearing they are required to or eligible to attend. This notification will also include a written statement of the violations to the Code of Conduct that the Respondent is being charged with. Proper written notification is sent to the respondent’s university email address.
- A prompt and impartial hearing.
- An investigation and adjudication process conducted in a manner that recognizes the legal and policy requirements of due process, including fairness, impartiality, and a meaningful opportunity to be heard.
- A hearing that is not conducted by individuals with a conflict of interest.
- Request a delay of a hearing date of up to five (5) business days due to reasonable extenuating circumstances. The Director of Student Conduct will determine the validity of the request and if the delay will be granted. Requests must be submitted at least two (2) business days prior to a scheduled hearing date.
- Be notified of the proposed evidence and information to be presented and to know the identity of witnesses who have been called to speak at the hearing or provide a notarized statement when such information is known by the Director of Student Conduct or designee prior to the hearing.
- Present evidence, testimony, witnesses, and witness statements when deemed appropriate and relevant by the Hearing Officer or Chair of the Hearing Board.
- Ask questions of the decision maker and indirectly request responses from other parties and witnesses through the decision maker. This method is used to preserve the educational tone of the hearing and avoid an adversarial environment. It is at the discretion of the Hearing Officer or Chair of the Hearing Board whether to ask the requested questions.
- Select one advisor of their choosing to accompany them at all stages of the conduct process, including incident review meetings, investigative interviews, pre-hearing conferences, and the hearing. The advisor’s role is limited to providing support and consultation before and during the hearing. The advisor may not speak or answer questions on behalf of their advisee, interject, or make arguments about the case or evidence during the hearing.
- Respond truthfully and accurately to statements and other information presented at the hearing.
- Present a written impact statement to the Board outlining specific thoughts or opinions regarding an appropriate sanction. The Board or Hearing Officer is not bound by these statements when determining sanctions.