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Respondent's
Hearing Preparation Checklist
| 1. |
Prepare
Information:
| a) |
Written
information such as the incident report, police reports, and
witness statements, etc. Bring all of the information to the
hearing that you feel will clarify for the Hearing Officer/Board
what you believe to have occurred and why you should be found
not responsible for the alleged violations of the Student Code
of Conduct. |
| b) |
Witnesses
should be contacted before the hearing to confirm their attendance
and explain their role in the hearing. If your witnesses are
unable to attend your hearing, they can submit written statements
that can be reviewed by the Hearing Officer/Board. |
| c) |
Provide
a clear and detailed incident description - who, what, when,
where, and how. This will help the Hearing Officer/Board understand
your side of the story, regarding the alleged violations of
the Student Code of Conduct. Refer to the incident report sent
to you by the complainant. |
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| 2. |
Prepare
Questions:
| a) |
What
do you want the Hearing Officer/Board to hear from your witnesses? |
| b) |
What
do you want the Hearing Officer/Board to hear from the complainant? |
| c) |
Is
there anything that the complainant said to you in the informal
meeting that you want conveyed to the Hearing Officer/Board? |
| d) |
Do
not assume that the Hearing Officer/Board will ask you all of
the specific questions you want them to ask. If there is information
that you want highlighted, you are responsible for presenting
that information to the Hearing Officer/Board. |
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| 3. |
Prepare
Your Thoughts:
| a) |
What
are your main points? |
| b) |
What
is your strongest evidence that may help you be found not responsible
for the alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct that
you want to make clear to the Hearing Officer/Board? |
| c) |
Judicial
hearings can be intimidating. In an effort to make the best
of a potentially stressful situation, take your time and gather
your thoughts before speaking. If you are anxious, you may take
a recess to take a few minutes to relax before continuing with
the hearing. |
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| 4. |
Prepare
Your Sanction Recommendations (if you are found responsible for violations
of the Student Code of Conduct):
| a) |
Be
prepared to offer alternative sanctions to the Hearing Officer/Board.
Consult with your Student Advisor when choosing appropriate
sanctions. |
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