Student Judicial Policies and Procedures

10. Post-Hearing Procedural Guidelines

10.1 If a judicial entity has evidence that any party to a judicial proceeding has offered false testimony, it shall refer the matter to the Division of Student Affairs for investigation. Charges of student misconduct may be brought against the party if appropriate.

10.2 The Office of Student Affairs shall maintain the following records pertaining to each disciplinary case:

10.2-1 The original complaint.

10.2-2 All documents, correspondence, forms, statements, etc., pertaining to the matter before the judiciary as initiated by the Division of Student Affairs, the complainant, the accused student, and witnesses for either party.

10.2-3 A record of the decision including any finding, sanction, and any action recommended or taken.

10.2-4 All case records and materials pertaining to a judicial proceeding shall be kept secure away from public view. Except where confidentiality is further restricted by law, access to such case records or materials shall be limited to the judicial entity hearing the original or appellate case, the complainant, the accused student, and Administrative Officers of the University having direct involvement with the case. Access to judicial case records by anyone other than those expressly named shall be by written authorization of the student in whose name the file is kept. Case records shall be destroyed after seven (7) years, or after the accused party has been granted a degree by the University, whichever occurs earlier. In cases involving University Dismissal, the notice of dismissal will be kept as part of the student’s permanent record.

10.3 Rulings of a judicial entity in conduct-related matters shall be enforced by the Division of Student Affairs. Academic matters shall be enforced by an appropriate academic administrator.

10.3-1 An accused student who is found responsible by a judicial entity, and who is assessed a sanction, and who refuses to comply with the ruling of the judicial entity, may be found in contempt. A finding of contempt may result in automatic suspension from the University with right of immediate appeal to the appellate level for review.