TAMIU Student Handbook 2019-2020

Page 42 of 86 Section 9.01 Investigation Process The student against whom a complaint is made is a respondent. A respondent will receive notification via University email ( unless other address(es) are necessary or appropriate) that an allegation has been reported. The Student Conduct Administrator will schedule a conference with the student to provide information about the conduct process and to obtain an account of the events in question. The student is expected to attend the meeting. If there is a schedule conflict, the student may reschedule by calling .956.326.2265. Failure to attend the meeting may be a violation of the Student Code of Conduct and may result in the student conduct process moving forward without the student’s participation. The following will proceed: 1. A Student Conduct Administrator will meet with the student to explain the allegation. 2. A Student Conduct Administrator will explain the student conduct process, which include the student’s rights and responsibilities. 3. A Student Conduct Administrator will hear any statement that the student may wish to make. 4. Should the Student Conduct Administrator determine good cause exists to charge the responding student, all charges shall be presented to the responding student in written form via University email. 5. If the responding student is charged for violating the Student Code of Conduct, the responding student may: a. Accept responsibility at this time or during the course of the investigation; waive their right to an administrative hearing; and proceed directly to sanctioning phase as described in Article 11. b. Does not accept responsibility to the charge and proceed to an administrative hearing as described in Sec. 9.03. 6. The respondent will be provided not less than three University business days to prepare for an administrative hearing unless the student waives this right in writing. Section 9.02 Interim Actions The Vice President of Student Success (or their designee) may impose restrictions and/or interim actions pending the outcome of a campus hearing on alleged violations(s) of the Student Code of Conduct. Restrictions and/or interim actions may be imposed to ensure the health, safety and well-being of the University community.