In a particular case these rules may be altered by the Board in the interest of fairness. These rules are available on request from the chair of the board and the faculty secretary. The board will meet before the hearing to consider the nature of the parties expected presentations, to make decisions about the procedure that will be followed in the hearing, and to set mutually acceptable dates for the hearing, including the time and duration of the presentations. The board communicates these decisions in writing to the parties and allows each of them five working days in which to respond. The chair of the board negotiates any disputed matters.
Persons summoned have the obligation to respond as though summoned by the president.
Either party may be assisted by counsel of its choice in an advisory capacity only. Both parties are entitled to be present during the entire hearing. The board may then question the appellant. The administration then presents its case, followed by questions from the board. The appellant is given an opportunity to respond and to summarize his or her case.