However, at any stage of the hearing procedure the grievant may request, in writing, that the formal hearing be terminated and an informal solution be arranged by the Vice Chancellor-Student Affairs. Examine all witnesses presented by the University. Unless both parties agree to an open hearing, the hearing shall be closed. At the request of either party, all witnesses other than the grievant and the University official primarily involved in the action, shall be excluded from the hearing except when testifying. 1.64 Rules of Evidence 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 hearing entity will exclude any irrelevant or unduly repetitive evidence. The hearing shall be tape recorded, or at the option of the student, a stenographer may be provided at the student's expense. Such a report shall contain findings of fact as to whether the alleged violation occurred. The findings shall be based on a preponderance of the evidence presented. The report shall include recommendations for an appropriate remedy if a violation has been found.