Title
Judicial Board

Purpose and Function
The Judicial Board

hears a case when a student has been accused of a violation of conduct and the student has requested adjudication by the Board;
interprets rules and regulations as they relate to individual incidents and community values;
decides responsibility for alleged violations;
determines sanctions up to and not including suspension or dismissal from the University;
recommends suspension or dismissal from the University to the Dean of Students when determined necessary;
files records of disciplinary hearings with the Dean of Students.

Membership and Selection
Dean of Students (Chair)
Six full-time faculty members
Six full-time undergraduate students
Three full-time graduate students

Faculty members are appointed by the Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate.
Undergraduate students are appointed by the Executive Committee of the Student Government Association in consultation with the Vice President for Student Life.
Graduate students are appointed by the Graduate Student Council in consultation with the Vice President for Student Life.

A student is selected as the Chair for each hearing.
One member is selected to serve as recorder for each hearing.

Term
Faculty - three years with possibility of reappointment
Students - one year with possibility of reappointment

Meetings
Meetings are held at the request of the Dean of Students.

A panel of two faculty members and three students is drawn for a hearing. If the case in question involves a graduate level student, it is appropriate that graduate level students sit on the panel. Two faculty members and two students constitute a quorum.

Reports to
Vice President for Student Life
through the Dean of Students

Related Policies and Committees
Policy - University Standing Committees

Last update August 26, 2004
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