This committee regularly reviews the discipline and conduct system and modifies it when necessary. It also has the responsibility of approving annually the student and faculty representatives to the Appeals Review Committee and the Appeals Board. The committee also takes responsibility for the training of Board members and student consultants, and their random assignment for service in the discipline system. Except as indicated, appointments are for a minimum of one year and a maximum of four years. Once selected, students are usually eligible to serve until they graduate.
All students go through an orientation and training process to become familiar with the system.
Faculty Sexual Assault Hearing Board members are selected from among experienced Standard Hearing Board members. Student Board members are assigned from the pool selected by the Board Selection and Training Committee. When it is alleged that a graduate student has violated a University regulation, the case will be heard by graduate students. If graduate students are unavailable within a four week period, the case will be heard by undergraduates. The Student Consultant explains the discipline system to the student who is being charged and guides him or her through the process.