Student Conduct & Regulations 23|Page www.kutztown.edu/thekey administrative hearing, the matter will be scheduled as 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 received in-person, such notice will be considered presumptively delivered. 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 University President or their designee, a student's continuing presence on campus presents a clear and present danger 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. 2. Interim Facilities Suspension: An Interim Facilities Suspension (e.g., residence halls) may only be issued when, in the judgment of the University President or his/her designee, a student's continued presence in a specific campus facility or facilities presents a danger or harmful effects to other persons and/or property. Under this status, unless otherwise stipulated, the student may not return to the specified facilities 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 his/her appeal is fully heard. 3. A student may challenge the issuance of an Interim Suspension or Interim Facilities Suspension to show cause as to why their presence on university premises and/or events does not constitute a danger or threat.
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