What are the differences between the conduct process and a criminal/court process?
The campus conduct process is an administrative process, not a criminal court process. The campus conduct process is very different from a criminal or civil law process. There may be perceived similarities, but students are expected to observe federal, state, and local laws as well as University rules, regulations and policies. Standards of Responsibility of Proof Campus: “Preponderance” (more likely than not the policy violation occurred, a reasonable conclusion) Criminal: “Beyond a reasonable doubt” (no question about facts) Materials Used in Process Campus: All reasonable materials and information collected Criminal: Evidence collection and use are under strict limits and procedures Counsel/Lawyer Campus: Student may have an advisor, but the advisor may not participate in actual meeting or hearings. The student must represent him or herself. Criminal: There is a right to counsel. Counsel represents the accused. Disciplinary Philosophy Campus: Educational Criminal: Punitive (jail tim
