iii. The Dean of Students or Hearing Officer will deem the student
responsible for Student Code of Conduct violations, based on a
preponderance of the evidence, and an appropriate sanction will be
imposed.
2.
For behavior for which suspension, dismissal or expulsion may be imposed,
after referral to the Dean of Students and after any investigation by the Dean
or designated Hearing Officer, the Hearing Officer will establish a Student
Conduct Board hearing date to occur as soon as practicable, or within ten
(10) days of imposition of any interim suspension, and will provide:
a. Written notice of the charges against the student;
b. Written notice of the date, time and place of Student Conduct Board hearing;
c. An opportunity for the student to personally participate in the Student
Conduct Board hearing and to admit or deny the charges against the
student. If the student admits the charges, discipline will be imposed. If
the student denies the charges, the student will be entitled to:
i. An explanation of the evidence against the student;
ii. The right to question witnesses in a manner determined by the Dean
of Students or the Student Conduct Board Hearing;
iii. The right to examine, in advance of the hearing, documentation
submitted relating to the charges;
iv. The right to present a defense at the hearing;
• The student may call his/her own witnesses and present relevant
information or documentation;
• The student may have legal counsel, or another advisor, present
at the hearing, but such counsel or advisor may not participate in
the hearing.
v. A recording of the hearing shall be made. The recording is WNCC
property.
d. As a result of the investigation and hearing, one of the following actions
may be taken:
i. The charges may be dismissed as unfounded;
ii. The student may admit responsibility for violating the Student Code
of Conduct and appropriate sanctions may be imposed; or
iii. The Student Conduct Board will deem the student responsible for
Student Code of Conduct violations based upon a preponderance of
the evidence and appropriate sanctions may be imposed.
e. The student will be notified of the discipline imposed, either orally
following the hearing or sent in writing within five (5) working days of
the hearing.
D.
Non-Academic Discipline Appeal Process
Students receiving a discipline decision from the Dean of Students/Hearing
Officer or Student Conduct Board may request an appeal. Any such request
must be made in writing to the Vice President of Student Services within
three (3) working days after notification of the decision.
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