Judicial Authority

1. The chief judicial officer of the college shall make all decisions regarding violations of the Student Code of Conduct and may delegate enforcement and imposition of sanctions to other qualified college staff as required by their assigned job.
2. The chief judicial officer of the college will insure all students have the right of due process as described in the Student Handbook.
3. The chief judicial officer shall determine the composition of hearing boards as dictated by the president of the college and shall insure all college hearing boards are conducted consistent within the Student Code, Student Due Process, and approved hearing board procedure.
4. Decisions made by a hearing board, chief judicial officer, or appointed designee shall be final, pending the normal appeal process.
5. Judicial authority is part of the responsibilities of the Residence Hall Director’s job. This person has the authority to make immediate decisions regarding student misconduct and violation of the Student Code of Conduct. The Residence Hall Director has the authority to impose sanctions and procedures to insure the Student Code of Conduct is interpreted and enforced fairly for all students.
6. The Director of Student Life has the authority to make immediate decisions regarding student misconduct and violation of the Student Code of Conduct for resident students. The Director of Student Life has the authority to impose sanctions and procedures to insure the Student Code of Conduct is interpreted and enforced fairly for all students. Referrals can be made to the Director of Student Life before or after a Residence Hall Director has assigned judicial procedures/sanctions.
7. A faculty member has the judicial authority to conduct their teaching assignment free of student misconduct and interference. The faculty member has the authority to make immediate decisions to insure the academic process continues unhindered and all students do not violate the code for cheating and plagiarism.