1. A complaint is made against a student.
2.
The student is notified of the complaint by the College or School's designated
Judicial Officer or
another designated judicial officer. The student is notified
in writing to meet with the Judicial Officer and discuss the complaint.
3.
The student meets with the Judicial Officer and a Preliminary Review takes
place. During
the Preliminary Review phase, the Judicial Officer gathers
evidence on all sides of the case,
and determines the next phase. (S)he may
determine to dismiss the charge, defer action (wait
until more evidence is
available), or to proceed to the next phase. The individual may alsoadmit
responsibility during the Preliminary Review and receive a recommended
sanction by the Dean.
By admitting responsibility, all rights to appeal are
waived.
*During this phase,
the Dean also would determine the charge and consequently,
if the alleged offense
is separable or non-separable. For the purpose of this walk
through, the charge
is of a non-separable nature.
4.
If the student denies responsibility, (s)he may have the charges resolved
in two ways: (1) by a College
Hearing or (2) by a Disciplinary Conference.
Procedures for College Hearings, including
the composition of the College
Hearing Board, differ by college and school. Information
on the hearing
process at the college or school level may be obtained from the Deanof
Students or designated judicial officer of that college or school.
A
Disciplinary Conference is an option
to plead "not responsible"
and have
the case heard by the Dean or judicial officer. Thefinding
and sanction
resulting from a
Disciplinary Conference may not be appealed.