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Hearing Procedure

The general rules governing a formal hearing are outlined below:

  1. A Request for a Formal Hearing shall be completed and delivered to the appropriate administrative officer (refer to the Student Resolution Process Chart). Forms are available in the Academic Services Office, Human Resources Office, Student Success Center, and division offices.   
  2. The appropriate administrative officer will review the completed Request for Formal Hearing and explain the formal hearing process to the grievant.
  3. The administrative officer will notify the appropriate individual(s) that a grievance has been filed and that a formal hearing has been requested.
  4. A hearing shall be held not less than three (3) or more than thirty (30) school days after the filing of the statement of charges with the administrative officer. For good cause, the Judicial Board or Special Committee may grant a reasonable postponement.
  5. The individuals involved, including named witnesses, will be notified in writing as to the location and time of the hearing.
  6. The hearing shall be closed to the public.
  7. Attendance at the hearing MAY include (1) the grievant, (2) members of the Judicial Board or Special Committee, (3) a recording secretary, (4) the respondent(s), (5) witnesses, (6) advisor or counsel for the grievant or respondent, and (7) security personnel when deemed appropriate.
  8. A grievant or respondent may elect to have an attorney present at his or her own expense.
  9. All information and evidence offered or received at the investigation shall be fully disclosed to both the Judicial Board and Special Committee and the individual(s) charged.
  10. The failure of a grievant or his/her advisor or counsel to appear shall not be taken as an admission of guilt. The Judicial Board or Special Committee may proceed in the absence of any party who has received due notice of the hearing.
  11. Decisions shall be made by a majority of the Judicial Board or Special Committee.
  12. The decision of the Judicial Board or Special Committee shall be communicated in writing to the grievant, respondent and other appropriate individuals within seven (7) days following the hearing.
  13. The decision of the Judicial Board or Special Committee shall be final and not appealable.

The disposition of the hearing shall be communicated to the President. Complaints against a Vice-President, Director of Human Resources, or other executive staff should be directed to the President of the College.