How does the hearing officer make decisions about “student responsibility” of a policy violation?
Each case is heard for its individual merits. Once the hearing officer shares the information available to them, and the student shares their recollections of the events, it is up to the hearing officer to use good ethical practice and judgment as to a fair and just decision and outcome. As the judicial process at the College at Oneonta is one of educational emphasis, often times hearing officers will need to see that a student understands the concerns of the University and may ask to see that understanding in a variety of different avenues (see FAQ # 9).
