More of Your Rights...
Click here to view your student rights as they relate to the privacy of student records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).In any case of alleged misconduct, a student has the following rights:
to be notified of student rights and
responsibilities in the University disciplinary process.
to be notified at least three (3) business days
prior to the conduct meeting of the alleged violation(s) of the
Student
Conduct Code and/or University standards, policies and procedures and
to be notified of the date, time, and location of the meeting.
to object to the conduct officer or member(s) of
the conduct board if the student believes the officer/board member(s)
cannot act in a fair and impartial manner. The student must explain the
reason(s) for his/her objection in writing to the
Office of Student Conduct, Rights and Responsibilities . The University may either honor
or deny the objection.
to discuss the incident and his/her alleged involvement.
to respond to the information presented in the Incident Reports filed.
to present pertinent information and witnesses on his/her behalf.
to identify witnesses on his/her own behalf and
submit anticipated statements to the conduct officer/board in advance
of the conduct meeting. It is the student’s responsibility to assure
the witness takes part in the disciplinary process and attends required
meetings.
to be notified in writing within five (5) business
days* of the outcome of the conduct meeting. Notification will include
the decision, sanctions, or information concerning the date, time and
location of a secondary meeting in the event the case is forwarded to a
different conduct officer/board.
to be informed of the
appeal process and given the
opportunity to file a request for appeal within five (5) business days
of the date of the conduct meeting outcome letter.
*All time limits imposed or recommended within these procedures may be changed for good cause or reason as determined by the Assistant Dean of Students or designee (where appropriate). - as printed in the Fogcutter Student Handbook.
