To the extent feasible, this material should be provided at least five days prior to the hearing. In the event the hearing is closed, each party may have three observers. All witnesses but the respondent and the grievant shall be excluded from the hearing, except during their testimony, at the request of either party. Evidence may be verbal or written, but must be limited to issues raised in the written complaint.
Hearsay evidence is admissible only if corroborated.
The ad hoc hearing subcommittee will exclude any irrelevant or unduly repetitive evidence. The hearing shall be tape recorded, or at the option of the grievant, a stenographer may be provided at the grievant's expense. All records pertaining to the hearing shall be kept by the University for a period of three years. The ad hoc hearing subcommittee must make its report to the Chair of the Irvine Division within ten days of the close of the hearing. Such a report shall contain only findings of fact as to whether the alleged violation occurred and an appropriate remedy and shall be based on a preponderance of the evidence presented.