a student charged with violating the Code of Conduct need an attorney?
No. The disciplinary process is educational in nature. The intent of proceedings is to determine the facts of a particular incident and to make an appropriate decision concerning those facts. Ordinarily a student will understand the process, the options available for resolving an incident, and any recommended outcomes. Students are encouraged to identify an advisor to assist them in making disciplinary decisions, particularly if a disciplinary hearing is scheduled. An advisor may be anyone of the student’s choosing: a friend, a parent, a trusted faculty member, or an attorney. The role of the advisor is to consult privately with the student during any disciplinary proceedings. Advisors are not permitted to directly participate by asking questions or making statements during a disciplinary hearing. Students might consider consulting an attorney in those cases where significant criminal proceedings are pending for the same incident being reviewed through the disciplinary process.
