Hearing Decisions
1. Determination of Responsibility
The hearing panel will determine whether the student is responsible for a violation. Any finding of responsibility must be unanimous. No member of the hearing panel may abstain.
2. Post-Hearing Recommendations
If the hearing panel reaches a responsible finding, or the student accepts responsibility prior to the hearing, the hearing panel will convene a supplemental proceeding to determine a recommendation for the sanction(s). The respondent’s past violations of University policy may be considered at this time.
3. Decision of the Hearing Panel
The hearing panel will issue a written decision to the parties, instructor and student, explaining its finding and accompanying rationale and recommended sanctions. The hearing panel may recommend any sanction up to and including expulsion.
4. Imposition of Sanctions
While the hearing panel’s recommendation provides guidance, sanctions will be determined and imposed by the Provost.
The Provost may impose any sanction up to and including expulsion. Although the Provost may impose a greater or lesser sanction, the Provost cannot overturn a finding of responsibility.