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. In cases of alleged sexual assault on students, the accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a campus disciplinary proceeding and both shall be informed of the outcome of the proceeding. 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 a case investigated initially by an administrator, the administrator also shall be informed of the officer's decision.