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Student Conduct & Regulations 62|Page www.kutztown.edu/thekey present. 9) A copy of all the materials provided to the Decision Maker(s) about the matter and the opportunity to provide a written response in advance of the hearing. 10) Information regarding who to contact to arrange any disability accommodations, language assistance, and/or interpretation services that may be needed at the hearing. 11) For compelling reasons, the Student Conduct Office/University may reschedule the hearing. B. Hearing The University will not issue a Disciplinary Sanction arising from an allegation of a violation of this Policy without holding a hearing, unless otherwise resolved through an informal resolution process or an alternate process permitted under this Policy. If the University determines a hearing is necessary, the Parties cannot waive the right to a hearing. The University may still proceed with the hearing in the absence of a Party, and may reach a determination of responsibility in their absence. The University will not threaten, coerce, intimidate, or discriminate against the Party in an attempt to secure the Party’s participation. The Decision Maker(s) cannot draw an inference about the determination regarding responsibility based solely on a Party’s absence from the hearing or refusal to answer cross examination or other questions. The hearing may be conducted with all Parties physically present in the same geographic location, or, at the University’s discretion, any or all Parties, Witnesses, and other participants may appear at the hearing virtually through video conferencing technology. This technology will enable participants simultaneously to see and hear each other. At its discretion, the University may delay or adjourn a hearing based on technological errors. All proceedings will be recorded through audio recording. That recording or a transcript, if one is available, will be made available to the Parties for inspection and review upon request. All hearings for student Respondents will comply with requirements under Chapter 505 of Title 22 of the Pennsylvania Code concerning Student Personnel. All hearings for employee Respondents will comply with applicable collective bargaining requirements and University and Board of Governors Policy and Procedure/Standard requirements. C. Continuances or Granting Extensions The University may determine that multiple sessions or a continuance (i.e., a pause on the continuation of the hearing until a later date or time) is needed to complete a hearing. If so, the University will notify all participants and endeavor to accommodate all participants’ schedules and complete the hearing as promptly as practicable. D. Participants in the Hearing Hearings are not public, and the only individuals permitted to participate in the hearing are as follows: 1) The Decision Maker(s), including the Hearing Chair;

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