Westminster College Student Conduct

Administrative Hearing

If, during the pre-hearing conference with the hearing officer, the accused student (1) accepts responsibility for the violation(s) (i.e., admits a violation of the Student Code of Conduct); or (2) requests an administrative hearing, the hearing officer may convene an administrative hearing with a student.

1. After discussion and/or subsequent investigation, the Associate Dean has the authority to decide that the violation occurred as alleged. The Associate Dean will try to notify the student in writing of their decision and shall communicate the sanction by means of a written notice within seven (7) days of the conclusion of all hearings related to the specific case. In reaching such a decision, the Associate Dean will use their own judgment to decide whether it is more likely than not that the student(s) violated the Student Code of Conduct.
2. If, after discussion and such further investigation as may be necessary, it is determined that the violation alleged is not supported by the evidence, the Associate Dean shall dismiss the charge and notify the student within seven (7) days of the conclusion of all hearings related to the case.
3. At any time, the Associate Dean may decide to refer the case to the College Judicial Board.