The student will be afforded an opportunity to state his or her case informally, or present information in support of his or her position, including mitigating circumstances. If it is determined that original jurisdiction should rest with other administrative units, the case may then be referred directly for investigation. If it is determined that disciplinary action should be taken, the student shall be advised in writing of the charges against him or her and afforded an opportunity to offer information that might be relevant to the necessity and extent of disciplinary action. Procedural Due Process Principles Our Lady of Holy Cross College, in exercising its disciplinary power, is committed to the principle of procedural due process. Procedural due process requires that a disciplinary procedure be established for determining the guilt or innocence of all students charged with specific conduct violations and that the procedure meet the test of fairness and reasonableness.
Circumstances can justify a shorter period.
The student may waive this right and accept the judgment of the Director of Student Affairs. If written documents are to be introduced as evidence, the student has a right to receive copies of the documents at least 72 hours before the hearing. The student is also entitled to receive a list of all the witnesses who will testify against him or her. If, however, the student wishes to cross-examine any College witnesses, he or she must submit a written request containing the names of the witnesses to the Director of Student Affairs. To have a separate hearing before the Board of Review.