Student Rights & Responsibilities
A student against whom student conduct action may be taken shall have the following rights.
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The right to be notified in writing of the charges against him/her in sufficient detail to prepare for a Hearing.
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The right to a Hearing no less than five (5) business days after the University provides the student with a notice of charges, unless waived pursuant to this Regulation 4.007 or by final disposition in external court proceedings.
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The right to a fair and impartial Hearing on the charges by the Student Conduct Board or Hearing Officer.
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The right to review, not less than three (3) business days prior to the Hearing, the information which will be used by the University.
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The right to present information and to arrange for witnesses voluntarily present information relevant to his or her defense at the Hearing.
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The right to be assisted by an advisor chosen at his/her own expense. The adviosr is not permitted to speak during or to participate in any part of the student conduct process.
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The right to hear and question adverse witnesses who voluntarily testify at the Hearing, unless the student has waived a Hearing.
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The right to not be forced to present testimony which would be self-incriminating. However, the University is not required to postpone student conduct proceedings pending the outcome of any outside criminal or civil case.
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The right to request an appeal of University action and the sanction imposed as long as appropriate appeal procedures are followed.
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The right to have his/her status remain unchanged pending final student conduct action except in cases involving health, safety, or welfare of the University Community.
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The right to be informed of their rights provided in this Regulation 4.007.
