What will happen when I meet with the Dean or Assistant Dean of Students in an Informal Hearing?
First, the hearing officer will verify that you have received proper notice and that you understand the allegation(s) being made against you. Next, s/he will likely attempt to determine what happened. This is your chance to provide relevant information concerning the incident(s) in question. Very often students admit to the allegation (or some portion of the allegation). The purpose of the informal hearing is to discuss what took place, what you may have been thinking during the incident(s), and to determine an appropriate University response. This is accomplished by asking a series of questions designed to help the Dean or Assistant Dean understand the mitigating and aggravating circumstances to the case. When the best course of action is determined, the Dean will explain the outcome of the case and the reasons for the decision. Students should understand that these matters may take several meetings or a period of follow-up while the hearing officer gathers additional information. The
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