{"id":28,"date":"2013-07-16T17:08:28","date_gmt":"2013-07-16T21:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/judicial-affairs\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2023-08-31T15:04:08","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T19:04:08","slug":"hearing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/student-conduct\/hearing\/","title":{"rendered":"Disciplinary Hearings: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
This information was developed to help you prepare for a disciplinary hearing. It is meant to supplement the Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook, which details the disciplinary process you will go through. You should read the section thoroughly as well as follow these tips when preparing for a disciplinary hearing. Questions about the process should be referred to staff in the Office of Student Conduct.<\/p>\n
You have been charged with a violation of the 秘密研究所 Code of Conduct. Although you have been charged with a violation, you are presumed “not responsible” until proven “responsible.” It is the responsibility of the complainant to present and “prove” the case against you. The standard of proof that a Hearing Officer\/Disciplinary Board will use to reach a decision will be the preponderance of the evidence, whether it IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT that the violation occurred.<\/p>\n
return to top This information was developed to help you prepare for a disciplinary hearing. It is meant to supplement the Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook, which details the judicial process you will go through. You should read the section thoroughly as well as follow these tips when preparing to appear. Questions about the process should be referred to staff in the Office of Student Conduct.<\/p>\n Please review the Student Handbook, Section I “Adjudication of Cases and Section\u00a0 J\u00a0 “College Disciplinary Review Board.” The hearing can be divided into four segments.<\/p>\n Prepare and write out an outline for the presentation of your case. The presentation should begin with a brief and sharp statement of what you will show. The rest of the presentation is a narrative about the incident and the key facts.<\/p>\n When responding to questions, avoid providing unnecessary information. Short, direct responses are preferred by the Disciplinary Review Board. Do not make personal comments about the accused student. Ask questions of the accused and witnesses that will highlight discrepancies in testimony.<\/p>\n State what you have shown throughout the hearing. Point out any discrepancies you have discovered during the hearing. Explain the impact of the incident on the complainant and the College Community. Suggest to the Disciplinary Review Board how sanctioning the accused student will protect the interests of the complainant and the College Community.<\/p>\n return to top You have been called as a witness in a disciplinary hearing before a Hearing Officer or Disciplinary Board. This is not a court of law, but rather a part of our student discipline system for addressing complaints about student behavior. The fact that allegations have been made and are taken seriously does not mean that they are true.<\/p>\n The role of a witness is not that of an advocate or helper for one side; a witness\u2019s obligation is simply to tell the truth. You have been asked to be a witness because you know something about the incident or about matters directly related to the incident in question. You are asked to share that information at the hearing.<\/p>\n The parties involved and the Hearing Officer\/Disciplinary Board may ask you questions. You are asked to give truthful, thoughtful answers. You will be given ample opportunity to tell what you know about the case. Upon entering the hearing you will be sworn in and then asked to testify. When the Hearing Officer\/Disciplinary Board excuses you, you may leave. As student discipline records are confidential, you are not to discuss the case outside the hearing unless authorized to do so by the Office of Student Conduct.<\/p>\n If you anticipate a scheduling conflict notify the Office of\u00a0Student Conduct. You are advised to consult the Student Handbook and familiarize yourself with the student conduct\u00a0system and the Code of Conduct. Questions about the process should be referred to staff in the Office of\u00a0Student Conduct.<\/p>\n This information was developed to help you prepare to serve in your role as ADVISOR for a student in a disciplinary hearing. It is meant to supplement the Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook, which details the student conduct process. You should read the section thoroughly as well as follow these tips when preparing for the hearing. Both the accused student and the complaining student has access to similar “Tips” documents to assist in preparing for the hearing. Questions about the process should be referred to staff in the Office of Student Conduct.<\/p>\n The advisor in a disciplinary hearing may be anyone of the student’s choosing (including an attorney.) The advisor is not permitted to speak during the hearing. The advisor may confer and speak privately to the advisee. The advisor may not be included in the list of witnesses. They may only function in the capacity of an advisor. The advisor should assist the advisee with the following:<\/p>\n The advisor’s assistance may also be needed in preparing a letter of appeal (if advisee is the accused student), should the student choose to appeal the decision.<\/p>\n return to top
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<\/div>\n<\/a>B. Tips for the Complainant in a Disciplinary Hearing<\/h3>\n
Preparation<\/h4>\n
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College Disciplinary Review\u00a0Board Process<\/h4>\n
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Presentation of case<\/h4>\n
Questioning<\/h4>\n
Closing Statement<\/h4>\n
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<\/div>\n<\/a>C. Tips for the Witness in a Discipline Hearing<\/h3>\n
<\/div>\n<\/a>D. Tips for the Advisor of a Student in a Disciplinary Hearing<\/h3>\n
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<\/div>\n<\/a>E. Justifiable Excuses for “Charged” Students not to Appear at Disciplinary Board Hearing or Disciplinary Hearing<\/h3>\n
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