Student Rights
- Charges must be presented to the accused student, in writing, 48 hours before the hearing unless the student waives, in writing, his/her right to a 48 hour notice.
- Each student charged and the person(s) bringing the charge have the right to view incident reports, documentary evidence, and written testimony prior to the hearing.
- Each student charged has the right of personal appearance before the hearing body except during deliberation and decision-making.
- Each student charged and the person(s) bringing the charges have the right to hear and respond to testimony given at the hearing.
- If charges are initiated by a complaint made by person(s) other than the Judicial Officer, those person(s) may be present during the hearing, except during deliberation and decision-making.
- Each student charged and the person(s) bringing the charges have the right to select a Personal Observer from within the College community (i.e. an enrolled student or College employee) to be present at the hearing except during deliberation and decision-making. Personal Observers attend but do not participate in the hearing or any subsequent appeal hearing.
- There is a single level of appeal as a matter of right in all cases under the Community Judicial Code.
Approved by the General Faculty Assembly, November 11, 2010