Student Conduct & Regulations 22|Page www.kutztown.edu/thekey f. upon being advised of the above, is asked to respond to the alleged violation by choosing one of the following responses: 1) accept responsibility for the violation(s) and waive the right to a hearing and have the case officer or hearing authority determine sanction. With this option, respondent students also have the option of waiving their right to appeal their sanction when accepting responsibility, or retaining their right to appeal only their sanction, consistent with appeal procedures defined in Article 10. The respondent will be notified of their sanction(s), in writing, within five (5) to ten (10) business days from the date of outcome, unless extenuating circumstances exist to warrant an extension. 2) deny responsibility for the violation(s) and request a hearing before the appropriate hearing authority. In matters where sanctions may include suspension or dismissal, or in those matters where the Associate Dean of Students or designee determines not to schedule the matter as an administrative hearing, the matter will be scheduled as a formal hearing before a University Conduct Board. All other cases will be heard informally as an administrative hearing. 3) deny responsibility for the violation(s), waive their right to participate in a hearing as defined in Article 5.3, and have their case decided via informal resolution by a case officer. This option is not available for cases that may result in a sanction of suspension or dismissal. Appeals of informal resolutions are limited to the imposed sanctions as defined in Article 10.3.d (Appeals). 6. Following the respondent’s preliminary briefing, the complainant may also be contacted for a briefing regarding the status of the case and pending hearing, if applicable. 7. In instances requiring a formal hearing where violations are reported or take place over break periods or at the end of an academic period or where the coordination of a University Conduct Board panel is not logistically feasible due to the availability of faculty and student representatives, a student respondent will have a formal hearing with a single administrator serving as the University Conduct Board. 8. Notice of the time and place of the hearing before the appropriate hearing authority will be given to the respondent, complainant, and witnesses at least three (3) business days prior to the hearing. Once emailed, mailed and/or delivered in-person, such notice will be considered presumptively received. 9. Unless an Interim Suspension is imposed a student shall continue matriculation until their case is heard through university procedure. Article 6: Interim Actions & Measures 1. Interim University Suspension: An Interim Suspension may be issued only when, in the judgment of the Dean of Students, a student's continuing presence on campus constitutes an immediate threat of harm or safety to other persons and/or property. Under this status and unless otherwise stipulated, the student may not return to campus or participate in any university programs or activities, including classes, during the interim suspension period prior to the resolution of their case. If a hearing on the interim suspension decision is necessary, it shall commence within ten (10) business days of issuance unless extenuating circumstances exist to warrant an extension. A student respondent on interim suspension who appeals an adverse outcome shall remain on interim suspension until their appeal is fully heard.
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