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Investigation Process
The Dean of Student Affairs will conduct investigations which will comprise of reviewing the Student Incident Report and any supporting documentation or evidence and may include an interview with the reporting party, person(s) alleged to have violated the Standard of Student Conduct, witnesses, and other persons having knowledge. Interviews with appropriate person(s) will determine the accuracy of the Student Incident Report, supporting documentation or other evidence for consideration.
Meeting with Dean of Student Affairs and Student
The Dean of Student Affairs must meet with the student within ten (10) instructional days after the incident report has been submitted.
During the meeting between the Dean of Student Affairs and the student, the student will:
• Have an opportunity to hear and view the alleged violations of the Standards of Student Conduct along with any supporting documentation and evidence
• Provide their side of the story, provide any relevant information, and offer any mitigating factors
If the student chooses to respond in writing rather than attend the meeting, the written statement must be received by the date and time of the scheduled meeting.
Failure to Appear
Should a student fail to appear or to submit a written response for the meeting with the Dean of Student Affairs, that student may be considered as having waived their right to be present and the proceedings may continue without the student’s input. The Dean of Student Affairs may also place an Administrative Hold on the student’s account.
Findings and Resolution Notice
The Dean of Student Affairs will consider the Student Incident Report and all accompanying documentation and evidence, along with the information gathered during the meeting with the student and will review the student’s conduct history in determining what sanction(s), if any, is appropriate in Appendix C.
The Dean of Student Affairs will send a written resolution notice to the student within five (5) instructional days from the date of the meeting between the Dean and student summarizing the meeting and sanction(s) imposed, if any. The Dean of Student Affairs will upload a copy of the resolution notice into the District-wide tracking system, add any notes, and then close the case.
Types of Findings
Not Responsible – In cases where it has been determined that insufficient
evidence exists, by the Preponderance of Evidence standard, for a finding of Responsible for the alleged violation(s). The case is closed and a record is retained within the Office of Student Affairs via the District-wide tracking system.
Responsible – In cases where it has been determined that sufficient evidence exists, by the Preponderance of Evidence standard, for a finding that the student is Responsible for the alleged violation(s).
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