TAMIU Student Handbook 2019-2020

Page 26 of 86 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 The following definitions will be used throughout the handbook, unless otherwise defined herein. 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 there is a finding of responsibility. 2. “ Appeal Panel ” means University officials authorized by the Vice President for Student Success or a designee to conduct appeal reviews. 3. “Acceptance of responsibility” means the charged student agrees that the conduct constitutes a violation of the Student Code of Conduct, as outlined in the student conduct notice, waives right to appeal, and accepts outcomes/sanctions imposed. 4. “Aggravating factors” means a fact or circumstance accompanying the commission of misconduct that may be relevant to adjudication. Examples include the use of violence or force, violation of a trust or duty, premeditation, and a previous conduct violation. 5. “ Chairperson ” means Student Conduct Administrator who is authorized by the Vice President for Student Success or their designee, to take the lead role in conducting 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 information exists to hold a conference. 7. “ 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 specific behavior(s) cease. 9. “ 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 .