What is the role of an advisor in the University’s Resolution Process? How may advisors support parties in the Resolution Process?
Per the Statement: Each party may be accompanied at the hearing by a personal advisor, who may be an attorney; however, the advisor may not participate directly in the proceedings, but may only advise the party. For example, the advisor may not question witnesses or make presentations. The Statement demands an active role of both complainants and respondents (accused students). This means that complainants are responsible for supporting their complaint and respondents are responsible for providing a response. As such, OSCR staff will engage advisors (even attorneys acting as advisors) as true advisors.
