2.6.3.1 : Administrative Hearing Option

The default process for adjudicating student conduct issues in an administrative hearing. In this instance, the conduct hearing officer continues to investigate the alleged violation of student code of conduct.  That person may choose to adjudicate the case or refer it to the Judicial Hearing Board. The case administrator may invite selected faculty and staff to add clarity or assist in the adjudication process. Selected reasons may be included to support the alleged offender or clarify elements related to violations in questions. In keeping with Matthew 18, students wishing to report a violation will be strongly encouraged to confront the student being accused, “in love”, prior to lodging a formal complaint.

For clarity, the conduct hearing officer may invite other persons to the inquiry or hearing. The student may also invite one faculty/staff advocate who may be present, but not participate, throughout the judicial proceedings.