Membership Representation on the Standards Hearing Committee & Others Involved in Formal Hearing Procedures

The membership of the Standards Hearing Committee will be comprised of 1) three full-time students including the Student Trustee when available, 2) three college officials consisting of any combination of faculty, student services administrative staff, or other administrative staff depending upon the issue, and 3) one College Cabinet member.  The College Cabinet representative will be the lead administrator for the area where the issue originated when appropriate and will serve as the Hearing Officer.  The individuals involved in the grievance and any witnesses with information pertinent to the proceedings of the hearing will be included in the hearing process.  The student has the right to legal counsel at his/her own expense and to obtain a written recording of the hearing proceedings, also at his/her own expense.  The College may also choose to have legal counsel present when a grievance is heard before a Standards Hearing Board.