The hearing shall be closed unless all principals in the case agree to an open hearing. Audio tape recordings of the proceedings shall be arranged by the Chair of the Hearing Panel and paid for by the University. Transcripts may be charged to the requesting party. Advisers may advise their clients at the hearing but may not directly address the Hearing Panel or witnesses, except as required for student disciplinary hearings leading to suspension or expulsion. The Chair of the Hearing Panel shall notify the parties of the date, time and location of the hearing.
Parties are responsible for giving such notice to their witnesses.
The hearing shall be scheduled to reasonably ensure that the complainant, respondent, and essential witnesses are able to participate. Upon request Legal Counsel may serve as an adviser to the Hearing Panel. In the event the matter is resolved to the satisfaction of all parties prior to completion of the hearing, a written statement shall indicate the agreement recommended by the parties and shall be signed and dated by each party and by the Chair of the Hearing Panel. The recommendation will be referred to the appropriate Executive Officer for final determination. In the event that no solution satisfactory to the parties is reached prior to the completion of the hearing, the Panel shall make its findings and recommendations known to the proper executive officer, with copies to the President of the University and the Affirmative Action Officer.