University Conduct Board Tips and Expectations

Below are the University Conduct Board (UCB)/University Honor Board (UHB) Hearing Tips and Expectations for you to be best prepared for your Conduct or Honor Hearings:

1. Take your Hearing Seriously: This is a formal university proceeding. We strongly suggest meeting with a Hearing Process Advisor prior to your hearing.
2. Dress Appropriately: Business casual is strongly suggested.
3. Arrive on Time: If a respondent is not at their UCB/UHB hearing at the designated time in their hearing notification letter, the hearing will proceed without the respondent. A UCB/UHB Hearing will not be rescheduled.
4. Be Honest: While in a hearing all parties are expected to be truthful to the best of their knowledge. If the UCB/UHB believes that any party is lying, the proceedings will be stopped immediately. There is also the potential for additional charges of the Conduct/Honor Code as deemed appropriate.
5. Come Prepared: You are your best defense. Proper pre-planning prevents poor presentations. A respondent is responsible for preparing their opening statement, presentation of facts, and a closing statement. Again, we strongly suggest meeting with a Hearing Process Advisor prior to a hearing.
6. Ask Questions: If a student has questions regarding the UCB/UHB process and their rights/role, please contact the Office of Student Conduct representative as soon as possible to get them answered.  This means before, during, and after your UCB/UHB hearing.
7. Stay Focused: Make sure that all statements and questions are relevant to the specific incident/behavior in question.  Statements about the character or pervious situations are irrelevant and will not be considered by the Justices in determining responsibility.  It is suggested you prepare your remarks/questions in advance.
8. Incident Reports/Evidence: A respondent has the right to see a copy of the incident report(s) and any evidence prior to their hearing in the Office of Student Conduct.
9. Witnesses: Respondents who wish to call witnesses to testify at their UCB/UHB hearing must notify the Office of Student Conduct no less than three (3) days in advance of their scheduled hearing.
10. Recess: Any party may request a recess of court proceedings, they will be granted at the discretion of the Hearing Chair.
11. Outcomes: The Justices will make a determination of responsibility and are able to sanction to the full extent of sanctions outlined in the Student Guide to Campus Life.