South University, High Point nc student Handbook 2018-2019
Article VIII - Case Procedure
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Article VIII - Case Procedure Section A. Cases shall generally be resolved within 30 calendar days after they are reported. Note: The time allotted for case resolutions may be extended (up to an additional ten calendar days) in the event additional Student Handbook 2018-2019, Page 25
time is required. This determination will be made by the Faculty Advisor and Faculty Advisor Alternate upon receipt of a formal request from the President of the Graduate Honor Council. In such event, all parties involved will be notified promptly following the approval of the request for additional time. Section B. The procedure for handling cases shall be as follows:
• Within 5 days of receiving written information about a possible violation, the Faculty Advisor and a Student member of the Graduate Honor Council shall be responsible for conducting the "Period of Discovery," involving conducting of witness interviews, reviewing of evidence, and ultimately making a decision regarding whether or not to bring the case before the Graduate Honor Council. • The Period of Discovery determines if sufficient evidence exists to proceed with a hearing. If it is determined that sufficient evidence exists, the case will be presented to the Honor Council and a hearing will generally be scheduled to begin within 7 days. In the event of insufficient evidence, the case will be dropped. • If the case is accepted, the Faculty Advisor will promptly notify the accused that he/she has been accused of a violation. The accused shall be fully informed of the nature of the charges. Notification will be provided orally and in writing via email and letter by registered mail. The accused shall be provided a copy of the violation and written notice of his or her rights to appear before the Honor Council, to testify on his/her own behalf, to present evidence and question witnesses. If the Graduate Honor Council is using the accuser's testimony in determining the guilt or innocence of the accused, the student has the right to confront the accuser. The accused may at any time waive the right to a hearing by admitting guilt to the charges brought. • The accused may choose another registered, degree-seeking student as his/her advocate. He/she shall also have the right to provide his/her own witnesses. Witnesses are strictly limited to persons with direct evidence or direct knowledge of the alleged offense. Character witnesses are excluded from providing testimony. • All persons involved shall be notified promptly by the Faculty Advisor of the time and place of the hearing. Each individual shall be bound not to reveal the details of any alleged violation of the Graduate Honor Code. Any disclosure by any participant about the case shall be considered a violation of the Graduate Honor Code.
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