Page 27 of 93 Students at the University are provided a copy of the Student Handbook annually in the form of a link on the University website and/or Uconnect. Students are responsible for having read and abide by the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct. Section 6.02 Definitions Thehreefinol.lowing definitions will be used throughout the handbook, unless otherwise defined 1. “Administrative Hearing” means a process which provides an opportunity for an accused student to respond to specific charges. The purpose of an Administrative Hearing is to determine whether there is a preponderance of evidence to support the charges and if so, to determine the appropriate sanction or sanctions. Only information presented during the Administrative Hearing can be used to determine if 2. t “ here is a finding of responsibility. Appeal Panel” means University officials authorized by the Vice President for Student Engagement or a designee to conduct appeal reviews. 3. “Acceptance of responsibility” means the charged student agrees that the conduct cc oo nn sdtui tcut tneos t iac ev, i wo l aa itvi oe ns roi gf ht th teo Satpupdeeanl t, aCnodd ae c oc ef pCtos noduut cc ot , ma es s o/ us at lni nc tei do ni sn i mt hpe ossteudd. e n t 4. “Aggravating factors” means a fact or circumstance accompanying the commission ov if oml e inscceo no dr uf oc rt cteh, avti oml aat yi o nb eo fr ae l tervuasnt to trod audt yj u, pd ri ceamt ieodni.t aEtxi oa nm, palneds ai npcrl ue vdieo ut hs ec ounsdeu oc tf 5. v“ iolation. Chairperson” means Student Conduct Administrator who is authorized by the Vice Pcornesdiudcetnint gfor Student Engagement or their designee, to take the lead role in Administrative Hearing(s) and/or appeals when there is more than one Student Conduct Administrator present. 6. “Charge” means an allegation of a potential violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Charges are issued after a Student Conduct Administrator has determined sufficient 7. i “ nformation exists to hold a conference. Complainant” or “Reporter” means any person who submits information indicating that a student may have violated the Student Code of Conduct. Information brought forth by the complainant may result in an investigation. 8. “Complaint” means a written petition made by a complainant that seeks to have 9. s “ pecific behavior(s) cease. Conference” means a process which provides an opportunity for an accused student to respond to specific charges. 10. “Consent” means clear, voluntary and ongoing agreement to engage in a specific act. Also refer to definition of “Consent” in System Regulation 08.01.01, Civil Rights Compliance.
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