Department of Judicial Affairs - C.W. Post Campus

A. INCIDENT OCCURS
This results in a written report by Public Safety, Residence Life, or any member of the Campus community.

B. INVESTIGATION
The object of the investigation is to ascertain facts and determine whether or not charges should be filed against one or more students. It is conducted by the Director of Student Conduct and Community Education or designee.

C. FILING OF CHARGES
Depending upon what is discovered in the investigation; a student may or may not be charged with a violation of the Code of Conduct. A charge does not automatically mean responsibility; students who are charged will receive a letter requiring an administrative hearing.

D. PROCESS AND TIMELINE FOR HEARING and DECISION
If a violation of the Code of Conduct is alleged, an administrative hearing is held with the Director of Student Conduct and Community Education. The first phase of the administrative hearing will include a discussion of the process and a review of the student’s rights. During the second phase the Director discusses the evidence with the student, and if possible, makes a determination of responsible or not responsible, and determines an appropriate sanction if necessary.
Note: The student has a right to proceed immediately from the first to the second phase or to schedule the second phase at a later date.

The judicial process occurs over a period of several days. To facilitate an expedient and consistent system, guidelines have been established according to a timeline of events as follows:

The student will receive a letter from the Director of Student Conduct and Community Education notifying him/her of the alleged charges and requiring the scheduling of an administrative hearing.
The student has three (3) business days from the receipt of the letter to schedule an appointment with the Student Conduct officer specified in the letter.
The administrative hearing is convened in two phases, as described above.
The outcome of the administrative hearing, in conjunction with other evidence, will be communicated within three (3) to five (5) business days after the hearing through a letter that will be either delivered or mailed to the student.
If the student wishes to request an appeal to the outcome of his/her case, the student must complete and return the Appeal Request form, available in the Office of Student Affairs, within three (3) days of the receipt of the outcome letter.
The student will be notified within three (3) business days as to whether or not an appeal hearing is granted.
If an appeal hearing is granted, the student will be required to schedule an appointment with the appeal officer within an additional three (3) business days.
The outcome of the appeal hearing will be communicated within five (5) to seven (7) days after the hearing through a letter that will be either delivered or mailed to the student. (Refer to “Appeals Procedure,” below, for further details.)

This judicial process timeline is approximate and will be adjusted due to continuing investigations by the Director of Student Conduct and Community Education, the Department of Public Safety and/or other Campus officials. The timeline may also require adjustment because of the availability of the student and/or Director of Student Conduct and Community Education.
Every student has the right to remain silent or not attend a hearing. If a student chooses to exercise this right, a hearing will still be conducted and evidence in support of the charge will still be presented and considered. A decision will be made based on the evidence and without the student’s input. The student will be notified of the decision by the Director of Student Conduct and Communication in writing following the hearing.
The appeal hearing is not automatic. It must be requested on the basis of the criteria detailed in the section below, “Appeals Procedure.”

Every student has the right to remain silent or not attend a hearing. If a student chooses to exercise this right, a hearing will be conducted and evidence in support of the charge will be presented and considered. A decision will be made based on the evidence. The student will be notified of the decision in writing following the hearing by the Director of Student Conduct and Community Education.