Hearing Types

Administrative Hearing 

An Administrative Hearing occurs when the possible penalty will not include suspension and/or expulsion. In an Administrative Hearing the Director of Housing and Residence Life or Associate Vice President and Dean of Student Success will conduct an individual meeting to determine if a violation has occurred and if so, what the sanctions will be. The incident will be reviewed with the accused and an appropriate sanction will be imposed if the student/s are found responsible based on the preponderance of the evidence. Response to violations may result in one or more of the following: no action, a verbal or written warning, educational referrals, restitution, fines and/or community service hours. Sanctions will vary based on the individual case and any previous violations during the academic year. The student/s will receive a letter with details from the meeting including any decided disciplinary sanctions.  

Judicial Board Hearing  

A Judicial Board hearing occurs when there is a possibility of suspension or expulsion from the University and is conducted by a designated committee appointed by the University President. If a case is assigned to the Judicial Hearing Board, the student will be given detailed instructions before the hearing from the Associate Vice President and Dean of Student Success. Any student accused of a violation has the right to be assisted or consulted by the University Ombudsmen or a person of their choice from the University community (faculty, staff, coach). They also have the right to appeal against the decision made. 

Students will also be notified of who sits on the Judicial Board in the event they have a connection with any of the members, they will be asked to recuse themselves and another member will step in.