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Formal Conduct Hearing

The responding party will receive written notification via certified mail and college email at least five (5) business days in advance as to the time and method of delivery of the hearing, unless there is mutual agreement on an alternative time frame and/or alternate method of delivery of the hearing (virtually) as determined by the campus Dean of Student Services.

NOTE: In cases involving a Title IX Sexual Harassment hearing the following  applies:

Each party will receive the following at least ten (10) business days in advanced of the hearing via college email and certified mail to their address of record:

  • Investigative Report that fairly summarizes the relevant evidence
  • Date, time, location, and method of delivery of the hearing (meeting link in the case of a virtual hearing)

Conduct Hearing Committee

  • Only those with prior authorization will be able to attend or join a virtual hearing.
  • Hearings are restricted to individuals directly involved, as determined by the dean, designee, or chairperson.
  • Access to a camera and audio is necessary to participate in a virtual conduct hearing. Virtual background should be distraction free and professional.
  • All parties are required to have their cameras on during the entire hearing when participating in a virtual conduct hearing.
  • The hearing will be recorded.
  • The name and email address of the party’s chosen advisor, advocate, or legal representative (if any). For Title IX cases, if you are unable to identify an advisor, advocate, or legal representative, the College will assign an advisor to the party.
  • The name and email address of any witness(es) participating in the hearing.
  • A request for assistance locating a room with computer access at one of our college campuses (virtual hearing).
  • Confirmation of attendance.
  • For Title IX cases, the party’s written response to the Final Investigative Report (if any)

NOTE: In cases involving a Title IX Sexual Harassment hearing the following applies:

  • If a party does not have an advisor present at the live hearing, the College will provide without fee or charge to that party, an advisor of the College's choice, to conduct cross-examinations on behalf of that party.
  • Each party will be asked to present their perspective including any witnesses, reports, or documentation.

NOTE: In cases involving a Title IX Sexual Harassment hearing the determination will include:

  • the allegations constituting sexual harassment
  • a timeline of the steps taken from receipt of the formal complaint through the determination
  • findings of fact that support the determination
  • conclusions regarding the application of the College’s code of conduct to the facts
  • a statement of, and rationale for, the result as to each allegation including a determination regarding responsibility, any sanctions imposed on the responding party, and whether remedies were provided for the reporting party (See list of possible sanctions in the Student Conduct section above.)
  • procedures for either party on how to appeal the determination

No transcript notation will be made to the respondent’s transcript if responsibility is determined.

Appeal of the Outcome of a Hearing