Q. What should I wear to the hearing?
A. It is suggested that students and hearing members where appropriate attire to the hearing.
Q. I just received a letter from the Office of Community Standards about a hearing, will I need a lawyer or parent?
A. NO. Neither attorneys nor parents are allowed in the hearing room, intake session, or meeting to find out results.
Q. Is this a criminal or civil proceeding?
A. NO. This is not a criminal nor a civil procedure, this is a College Administrative Process which is separate from the Criminal and Civil courts.
Q. What are some of the things that can happen?
A. Please review the compass. It states clearly the various sanctions that can be given to a student who has violated the Code of Conduct. Sanctions range from warning to expulsion.
Q. Can I bring a witness?
A. Yes, you are allowed to bring witnesses. If the witness chooses not to attend the hearing, you may provide a written statement by the witness.
Q. Do I still need to attend the hearing although I have met with the Dean and have discussed some requirements that I must complete?
A. Yes, the Office of Community Standards is separate from the Dean of Students Office. If the Dean should require students to fulfill obligations, this has no bearing on the actions that will be taken by the Office of Community Standards.
Q. I am a student and would like to join the Community Standards Hearing Board. How do I do that?
A. Students interested in joining the CSHB must be
current members of Student Government Association (SGA). CSHB student
representatives are selected by the vice president of SGA, or the dean of
students, and are approved by the director of community standards.
Training will be held in September.
