TAMIU Student Handbook 2019-2020

Page 41 of 86 Section 8.07 Advisor Role During Student Conduct Proceedings Students are responsible for communicating the following guidelines to their advisors: 1. Each student has the opportunity to select an advisor at their discretion and at their own expense. 2. Attorneys, counselors and advisors may attend as advisors, but they are not permitted to advocate for a student at a University student conduct proceeding. A request that an advisor be present must be made in writing a minimum of three University business days before the scheduled student conduct proceedings. 3. Students who are charged in the same fact pattern, or who are not in good standing with the University are not eligible to serve as an advisor at student conduct proceedings. 4. Each student is responsible for presenting their own information. Therefore, a student should select as an advisor a person whose schedule allows attendance at the scheduled date and time for the conference. Student conduct proceedings will not be delayed due to scheduling conflicts of an advisor. Section 8.08 Civil Rights Complaints and Disciplinary Procedures For complaints involving student conduct disciplinary procedures that constitute sexual violence, discrimination, and/or harassment refer to Section 3.23, above, for further information. ARTICLE 9. STUDENT CONDUCT PROCEEDING Any student whose conduct is the subject of a complaint by any member of the University community or who is alleged to have violated the Student Code of Conduct and/or any regulations of TAMIU or TAMUS will be notified of the complaint or charge via e-mail and/or in person by the SCCE. Following notification to SCCE, a Student Conduct Administrator will investigate the facts and circumstances associated with the complaint. Investigation may result in charges, a form of alternative dispute resolution, or dismissal of complaint. For academic conduct proceedings, please refer to Article 10. For civil rights procedures, please refer to Article F.