Code of Conduct Violation Investigation and Adjudication Process

The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities intakes information regarding incidents through the student misconduct reporting form. Hearing Officers work to promote community standards and provide educational opportunities to manage incidents reported. Official outreach will come directly to students through our Maxient student conduct portal.

1. Incident Reported: OSRR reviews reports to determines if a violation has occurred. If a violation is identified, a case manager is assigned and outreach to all parties begins. If no violation identified, the case is closed without any further action.
2. Investigation Begins: The case manager will review the details reported and begin investigating the incident. This step may include outreach to witnesses, campus partners, or various other steps to collect necessary evidence. interim measures may be deemed necessary up to and including removal from the University and/or residence halls until the investigation is completed.
3. Initial Conference Hearing: Simultaneously, alleged students will receive notification for an initial conference hearing. At this hearing students' rights, incident reports and current evidence are reviewed. Clarifying questions about the incident may be asked by the case manager.
4. Determination of Adjudication Process: In most cases the case manager will offer the option of going through the acceptance of responsibility process or returning for an Administrative Hearing. Some cases will be recommended to the Student Conduct Hearing Board by the case manager or at the selection of the alleged student.
5. Outcome Letter Shared: At the completion of the hearing or acceptance of responsibility process, an outcome letter will be shared which outlines the decisions made related to the incident and assign sanctions, if applicable. The outcome letter will also indicate if the decision is eligible for appeal and the steps to implement that process.
6. Appeal Process: If the outcome is eligible for appeal, the petition for appeal must be filed within 7 calendar days of the outcome letter. The appeal must be based on the following criteria: 1. New evidence; 2. Disproportionate sanctions; 3. Procedural irregularity; or, 4. Conflict of interest or bias by the case manager.