12.3
Where a complaint is lodged against a student for misconduct, Dean of Undergraduate Studies or Student Services Coordinator will investigate or cause the matter to be investigated and shall thereafter decide whether the misconduct constitutes a major or minor offence. The investigation of the matter shall include the scheduling of an interview with the student at which the student shall be informed of the complaint against him/her and shall be given an opportunity to be heard in his /her defense.
12.4
In case of an offence, deemed to be a minor offence, the Head of the Disciplinary Committee shall determine the penalty to be imposed on the student. Such penalties might include, but not be limited to a written apology, restoration, or payment for restoration, or payment for restoration of UCC property, or loss of privileges (e.g. in the Library, Computer Laboratories).
12.5
In the case of a major offence (i.e. offences requiring suspension or expulsion) the Dean of Undergraduate Studies or Student Services Coordinator shall ensure that the complaint is put in writing and that the matter is referred to the Head of the Disciplinary Committee for action.
12.6 a)
Upon receipt by the Dean of Undergraduate Studies or Student Services Coordinator of the written complaint, he/she may investigate the matter further, and if the matter is deemed to be one which might be easily resolved, the Dean of Undergraduate Studies may, along with the Disciplinary Committee, conduct an informal hearing and determine, on the basis of the evidence available, what penalty might be imposed, if any. Such penalties might include but not be limited to: i) a written apology ii) Restoration or payment for restoration of property, iii) a fine, iv) loss of privileges, v) Suspension. Only the Head of the Disciplinary Committee (in conjunction with the Committee) shall have the right to suspend a student and to determine the period of suspension. b)
A formal hearing shall be held for any offence considered to be a major offence.
c)
Where it is deemed that a formal hearing is required, the Dean of Undergraduate Studies or Student Services Coordinator shall advise the student in writing. The notice to the student should include the date, time and venue of the hearing. The notice should be sent a minimum of five (5) days prior to the hearing (exclusive of the date of the hearing).
College of Undergraduate Studies Student Handbook This Version Supersedes All Other Versions
March 14 2012
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