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The Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students shall notify the witnesses and members of the Board of the date and time of the hearing . In cases where more than one student is charged with an alleged violation , the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students will determine whether to hold one hearing for all respondents or a separate hearing for each respondent .
If a respondent fails to appear for a scheduled hearing , the information and support of the charges shall be presented and considered in their absence . In addition , a decision of either “ responsible ” or “ not responsible ” may be rendered along with appropriate sanction ( s ) and the student waives their right to appeal any sanction that may be applied .
3 . Interim Suspension : In certain circumstances the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students or designee may impose a University or residence hall suspension prior to the scheduled student hearing . a . Interim suspension may be imposed : 1 ) to ensure the safety and well-being of members of the University community or preservation of University property ; or 2 ) if the student poses an ongoing threat of disruption of or interference with the normal operations of the University . b . During the interim suspension , a student shall be denied access to the residence halls , and / or to the campus and / or all other University activities or privileges for which the student might be otherwise eligible , as the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students determines to be appropriate .
4 . Right to Impose No Contact Orders : In certain circumstances the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students or designee may impose No Contact Orders between involved parties . In this instance a No Contact Order is not considered a sanction , but a measure to ensure the safety and well-being of involved parties .
C . Campus Hearing Board Procedures
The Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students shall notify the witnesses and the members of the Board of the date and time of the hearing .
Personal Advisor If the complainant or respondent wishes to be accompanied by a Personal Advisor , including but not limited to a faculty member , staff member or attorney , they shall notify the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students in writing at least three ( 3 ) days prior to the date of the hearing . The written notice shall contain the name , address and phone number of the Personal Advisor and their status . If the complainant or respondent fails to provide notification in the allotted amount of time , they forfeit the right to a Personal Advisor . The Personal Advisor may : 1 ) assist the student in the student conduct process ; 2 ) help the student formulate questions ; 3 ) help the student understand the Code ; 4 ) attend the hearing as an inactive participant . During the hearing , the Personal Advisor may advise the complainant or respondent but may not question witnesses or address the Board . The University shall have the right at all times to have an attorney of its choice advise the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students at the hearing . The Personal Advisor cannot be a potential witness or party in the matter or in a related matter . If the complainant or respondent is unable to locate a personal advisor , one may be appointed by the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students .
Makeup of the Board The Board is comprised of a pool of faculty , staff and students from the Gwynedd Mercy University community . The chair of the Board shall be chosen from the faculty / staff Board members every three ( 3 ) years .
The Board may be convened by the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students with a quorum of five ( 5 ) members , which must include at least three ( 3 ) faculty / staff members and at least two ( 2 ) students . All members of the Board shall receive annual training at the beginning of the academic year prior to serving in their first hearing .
Hearing
1 . The respondent shall have the following rights at the hearing : a . To have a Personal Advisor present during the entire length of the proceedings b . To question witnesses with the exception of the complainant c . To testify d . To present witnesses on their behalf e . To make a summation at the end of the testimony
2 . The complainant shall have the following rights at the hearing : a . To have a Personal Advisor present during the entire length of the proceedings b . To question witnesses with the exception of the respondent c . To testify d . To present witnesses on their behalf e . To make a summation at the end of the testimony
3 . Hearings shall be closed . The Board , the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students , the respondent , the complainant , and their Personal Advisors shall be permitted in the hearing room during the hearing . All witnesses shall remain outside the hearing room in a waiting area until called to testify .
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