Judicial Board Hearing Procedure

During disciplinary hearings, the chairperson is in control of the meeting and has the authority to rule on matters pertaining to hearing procedures. The chairperson has the authority to direct any person involved in a hearing to leave when their behavior interferes with hearing proceedings. Hearings are not open to the public and disciplinary decisions are normally not publicized. However, disciplinary hearings are recorded. These recordings, transcribed copies of recordings (if any), and all documents and exhibits presented at the hearings shall be the property of the College and remain in its sole possession. Any item of personal property, that is not contraband or the possession of which is not in violation of law or regulations of the College, shall be returned to its rightful owner as soon as there is no longer an evidentiary need for the item to be retained by the College. Finally, failure of either party to appear at the hearing may result in the case being heard in the student’s absence.

The chairperson may alter the following hearing agenda as necessary

1. The chairperson opens the hearing, introduces the board, and makes general comments. 
2. The chairperson reads the statement of allegations. 
3. The chairperson asks the respondent for a response to each allegation. 
4. The chairperson asks the complainant and then the respondent to make opening statements while highlighting any pertinent information. 
5. The members of the board, as well as the complainant and respondent, may then ask questions.
6. The parties with relevant information who have been summoned by the vice president for student life and enrollment or designee individually provide their statements about the circumstances of the event. 
7. The respondent and the complainant may then ask questions of any parties with relevant information. The chairperson will limit questions to matters directly relating to the incident in question and may, at their discretion, terminate the questioning of a party with relevant information if the question is deemed to be intimidating, irrelevant, or inappropriate. 
8. The complainant and respondent each present their closing comments. 
9. The board may recall anyone at any time during the hearing for clarification of statements. 
10. All non-Judicial Board members are dismissed, and the Board enters a closed session. This deliberation is not recorded. The Board determines whether the respondent is responsible or not responsible for violating College regulations and, if responsible, decides what type of sanction is most appropriate. In the event of a responsible decision, prior disciplinary records and other types of information directly related to the violation may be considered in determining an appropriate disciplinary sanction. 
11. Following the conclusion of the hearing the vice president for student life and enrollment or a designee will prepare a determination letter to be sent to the respondent.