Who are all of the people involved in the hearing process and what are their roles?
Roles and Definitions Hearing Examiner – The Assistant Dean of Students or designate. A Hearing Examiner will review facts related to allegations of non-academic misconduct by a student or student organization most often considered to be less serious in nature and will make findings and, if the student or organization is found in violation of the Code of Conduct, impose sanctions. Hearing Committee – Consists of three voting members (a faculty member, a staff member, and a student) and is specifically constituted for cases that involved allegations of considered to be more serious misconduct. Either the faculty member or the staff member will serve as the chair of the Hearing Committee. Although every effort will be made to conduct the Hearing Committee with one student, one faculty and one staff, it may not be possible, especially during the summer, and the Hearing Committee may consist of any three members of the University community. The Hearing Committee will review facts related t
