General discipline is dispensed by Student Services professionals through an informal hearing process. An administrator serving as a hearing officer under this General Discipline process will send notification to the student who is alleged to have violated a University rule. This notification will describe the conduct that was reported to the University and will specify which rule(s) may have been violated by that conduct. The student will be invited to a meeting with the hearing officer to discuss the behavior in question. In that meeting, the hearing officer may find the student responsible or not responsible for violating a rule using the preponderance of evidence standard. If the student is found responsible, then the hearing officer will issue a sanction. Notification of sanctions will be made in writing to the student. If a student fails to appear at a scheduled meeting with a hearing officer, then the hearing officer may proceed with the general discipline process in the absence of the student. The hearing officer will make a final determination regarding responsibility and may assign sanctions. Notice of their finding and any applicable sanctions will be listed in a finding letter sent via email. B. Student Activities and Organizations Board This board hears violations of the university code of conduct (e.g. Hazing) related to campus clubs, groups, and organizations as well as any student violations. Board Composition: Administered by the Director of Student Activities and/or Student Services administrator Minimum of two appointed faculty/staff members chosen by the Director of Student Activities Minimum of two student representatives chosen by the Director of Student Activities C. Traffic Board This board hears violations of parking guidelines or numerous unpaid parking tickets. Board Composition: Administered by the Director of the Department of Public Safety Minimum of two appointed faculty/staff members chosen by the Director of the Department of Public Safety Minimum of two student representatives chosen by the Director of the Department of Public Safety D. Campus Hearing Board Violations of the university code of conduct (e.g. illicit drugs, stealing, violation of law, vandalism, fraud, etc.) are considered by this board. Board Composition: Moderated by the Dean of Students or designated Student Services professional Minimum of two appointed faculty/staff members chosen by the Dean of Students
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