the complainant have concluded the questioning of the witness, the witness
will be excused from the room.
6. In hearings involving more than one respondent or complainant, the
Chairperson, in her/his discretion, may permit the hearings to be conducted
either jointly or separately.
7. All procedural questions are subject to the final decision of the Chairperson
of the Student Conduct Board
(i.e. the Investigator).
HEARING PROTOCOL:
1. The Chairperson will state the date and time, and identify the particular
hearing.
2. The Chairperson will ask the Student Conduct Clerk/Recorder to confirm if
all who have received notice of hearing are present.
3. The Chairperson will explain the confidential nature of the meeting and that
no materials distributed are to be taken from the room, and that there should
be no discussion about the proceeding outside of the hearing.
4. The Chairperson will state the purpose of the hearing and read the allegation
to the Student Conduct Board.
5. The Chairperson will identify the respondent(s).
6. The Chairperson will explain the fundamental rights of the respondent. The
following shall be included in the fundamental rights: (a) right to timely
notification process; (b) right to have two (2) observers and one (1) advisor
present under the terms and conditions set forth above; (c) right to introduce
evidence and ask questions of all persons who appear for or against her/
him in any proceedings of the Student Conduct Board, and (d) right to a fair
hearing and opportunity to present a response to the allegations.
7. If the complainant or respondent, with notice, does not appear for a
scheduled Student Conduct Board hearing, after having received written
notice of said hearing, the information concerning the allegation shall be
presented and considered even if said person is not present.
8. The Chairperson shall present the evidence of the case to the Student
Conduct Board and will ask the respondent if she/he admits the charges.
9. The complainant(s) is (are) identified and asked questions by the Chairperson
to present the relevant issues regarding her/his side of the case. This is to be
done in the presence of the respondent unless safety measures are utilized
which still preserve the right to cross-examination and a fair hearing.
10.The Student Conduct Board and the respondent will be given the opportunity
to ask questions of the complainant. Questions will be addressed through
the Chairperson
11.The Chairperson will ask questions of the respondent to present the relevant
issues regarding her/his side of the case.
12.The Student Conduct Board and the complainant will be given the
opportunity to ask questions of the respondent. Questions will be addressed
through the Chairperson.
13.The Chairperson will call the witnesses one at a time to testify. Witnesses will
not be present in the hearing room during the hearing until such time as they
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