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Conduct Hearing Officer - A professional staff member of the College who has been trained in the Student Code of Conduct. This hearing officer will serve in the role of adjudicating the Initial Disciplinary Hearing. A Conduct Hearing Officer can be, but is not limited to:
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Disciplinary Hearing Appeal - A written request by a student found responsible of the Student Code of Conduct for the review of the outcome of responsible or the sanction(s) by the Disciplinary Hearing Appeal Panel. This formal meeting of the Disciplinary Hearing Appeal Panel reviews the merits of the submitted appeal first and then determines, if applicable, the outcome and sanction(s) of the submitted appeal.
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Disciplinary Hearing Appeal Panel - A panel consisting of Student Conduct Justices who have been trained to consider appeals filed by students who wish to contest the outcome of an Initial Disciplinary Hearing. The Appeal Panel serves as a safeguard to assure due process for students.
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Initial Disciplinary Hearing - An individual meeting with a Conduct Hearing Officer during which a respondent has access to any resources or written reports containing information used for the disciplinary action. Depending on the preponderance of evidence, the Initial Disciplinary Hearing may result in an outcome of responsible or not responsible. If the respondent is found responsible, appropriate sanctions will be assigned. The respondent may choose to appeal the outcomes and sanctions of an Initial Disciplinary Hearing based on the following:
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No Contact Order (NCO) - A formal directive issued by the College requiring parties in any interpersonal conflict to have no direct or indirect interaction. Restrictions on access to specific locations outlined in the directive may apply. An NCO remains in effect until it is officially removed in writing by the College.
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Outcome - The finding of responsible or not responsible through an Initial Disciplinary Hearing or a Disciplinary Hearing Appeal.
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Preponderance of Evidence - The standard of proof that is used in making determinations of responsibility for alleged violations and behavior (i.e. what is more probable than not). If the evidence presented meets this standard, the respondent should be found responsible.
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Privacy - Information contained in a student’s educational record is protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). In general, FERPA guarantees privacy of records for all students. FERPA assures that only individuals at any college who have a “legitimate educational need to know” may access a student’s record.
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Procedural Error - An error or omission that occurred during the Initial Disciplinary Hearing that significantly impacted the outcome of the hearing. Procedural errors can include:
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Respondent - Any student who is alleged to have violated the Student Code of Conduct.
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Sanction - The requirement or status assigned to a student who admits responsibility for or is found responsible for violations of the Student Code of Conduct.
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Student Conduct Justice - A College faculty member, staff member, or student who has been trained in the Student Code of Conduct. This justice will serve in the role of adjudicating the Disciplinary Hearing Appeal.
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Student Rights and Responsibilities: Can be found here.