Some Important Practical Aspects of Our Disciplinary Process

1. If a complaint has been made against you in the Office of Student Conduct, you are entitled to be notified promptly in writing. A copy of the Charter of the Student Disciplinary System will accompany this notice.



2. Any individual involved in the disciplinary process (respondent, complainant or witness) may be accompanied by an advisor from the University community when meeting with the Office of Student Conduct or attending a disciplinary hearing.



3. All members of the University community are required to cooperate with the Student Disciplinary System. This cooperation includes providing honest and complete statements to the Office of Student Conduct and, if necessary, to disciplinary hearing panels.



4. The disciplinary matter brought to the Office of Student Conduct may be resolved in any of a number of ways. These include: dismissal of a complaint; referral of a matter to mediation or to another appropriate University office; resolution through voluntary agreement; and resolution by disciplinary hearing.



5. In the interests of fairness and privacy, disciplinary proceedings are confidential. The identity of individuals involved in a disciplinary matter, and all records pertaining to that matter are confidential. Disclosure of confidential information about a disciplinary proceeding by any member of the University, other than the respondent about whom the confidential information pertains, may subject that individual to disciplinary action.