Notification of formal charges

The Office of Student Conduct and Integrity will not approach a case with any predetermination of a final disposition.  Therefore, the receipt of materials should not be interpreted as a prejudgment of a student's involvement in a reported incident. 

 A student receives formal charges when the Office of Student Conduct and Integrity determines, based on the information available, the alleged violations may require a higher level of disciplinary action available at an informal level.

Packet of Information

A student receiving formal charges will be given any information determined to be relevant to the case and for consideration.  This information includes the main complaint document, relevant witness statements, a plea indication statement form, as well as other hearing and rights information. Provided in this packet is information outlining the process once a plea indication statement has been returned.

Participation in the Process

If the accused student does not return a plea indication statement, an administrative hearing will be scheduled around the student's class schedule.

Should the accused student not appear for the formal hearing, a decision will be made based on the documented evidence available.  A decision meeting will be scheduled with the student based on his/her class schedule and notice sent.

If the accused student fails to attend the decision-giving meeting, an encumbrance (hold) will be placed on the student's future enrollment until that meeting takes place.

 

 

 

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