Student Code of Conduct: Due Process
Allegations of violations of the Code of Conduct are heard either by the Administrative Hearing Officer or by the Judicial Board. Violation of the Code of Conduct which may subject a student to suspension or expulsion from the college normally will be accorded a Judicial Board hearing, except where otherwise noted. Violations of Code of Conduct Standards noted with an asterisk generally will be referred to the Judicial Board for resolution unless the accused specifically requests a hearing with the Administrative Hearing Officer or when final examinations, breaks or other vacation periods would prevent a timely hearing by the Judicial Board; or, when in the judgement of the Administrative Hearing Officer, appearing before the Judicial Board poses a threat to the physical welfare of Council members or witness(es). Under these conditions or circumstances, the Administrative Hearing Officer may apply any or all sanctions typically reserved for the Judicial Board including suspension or expulsion from the college. Students who violate the terms of the college probation sanction may also be referred to the Judicial Board.
Students subject to less severe sanctions up to and including college probation, normally will be given an administrative hearing by the Administrative Hearing Officer. If multiple offenses are pending, the case will be determined by the most serious offense. The focus of the inquiry in disciplinary proceedings will be whether it is more likely than not that the accused violated disciplinary regulations. Formal rules of evidence will not be applicable, nor will deviations from prescribed MnSCU procedures necessarily invalidate a decision or proceeding unless significant prejudice to an accused student or the college exists.
