1)  Violations of the Code of Conduct are reported in writing to the Coordinator of Judicial Programs in the Office of Judicial Programs, 008 Old Main.

2) The Coordinator investigates the incident and determines any appropriate charges.

3) The Coordinator of Judicial Programs reviews this investigation with the student/organization.  The Coordinator resolves the case if the student/organization accepts responsibility for violations of the Code and agrees with the action to be taken.

4) The case may be referred to a Hearing Board or Administrative Hearing Officer in order to resolve the charges.

5) A Hearing Board composed of a Chairperson, one student, and one faculty/staff member, is scheduled to consider cases, which may result in separation from the University.  An Administrative Hearing Officer will review all other cases.

6) The Hearing Authority reviews information presented by the Coordinator, the student/organization, and any witnesses.

7) The Hearing Authority determines whether the student/organization violated the Code of Conduct and, if so, will determine appropriate sanctions.  

8) The student/organization is notified of the hearing decision in writing.

9) The student/organization may appeal the hearing decision within five days by submitting a written appeal to the Coordinator of Judicial Programs.  The written appeal is reviewed by the Assistant Vice President for Student Services in those cases not involving separation from the University.  The decision of the Assistant Vice President is final. 

10)An Appeal Board, composed of a Chairperson, one student, and one faculty/staff member, considers appeals of suspensions and dismissals to determine whether grounds for an appeal hearing exist. 

 

11)If an appeal hearing is granted, the student/organization meets with the Vice President for Student Life who determines the final resolution of the case.

 

For a complete description of all rights and procedures of the judicial process, please refer to the complete Code of Conduct

Questions may be directed to the Coordinator

Of Judicial Programs, 008 Old Main (724)

738-4895