Undergraduate Catalog - Lake Erie College

6) Student enters a plea for each charge (“in violation” or “not in violation”).
7) The accused student remains in the room throughout the entire process while each witness provides testimony.
8) Board members ask the witness questions, the accused student asks the witness questions and then the witness
leaves the room (the witness must wait outside in case more testimony is needed).
9) The accused student answers questions and makes a closing statement, then leaves the room.
10) Board members deliberate directly after the hearing in order to render a decision. The judicial decision will be
determined by majority vote (2 votes minimum).
11) The Board renders the verbal decision to the student.
12) The Director of Residence Life follows-up with a formal sanction letter within one work day.
13) The accused student has the opportunity to appeal the Judicial Board decision by submitting a written appeal to the
Vice President for Student Affairs within 24 hours of receipt of the sanctions letter. Students are only permitted to
appeal based on improper judicial procedures or if new evidence has been discovered that is relevant to the case.
Waiver
If a student does not wish to go to a Judicial Board hearing, s/he may complete a Hearing Waiver with the Director
of Residence Life. Through this process, the student would take full responsibility for all charges that were levied and
would receive the standard sanctions.
Violation Levels
The following is a comprehensive, but not all-inclusive, list of Student Code of Conduct policy violations that will be
handled by the Director of Residence Life. NOTE - Lake Erie College students will be adjudicated for any violations
committed by their guests.
Level 1
1) 1-2 alcohol offenses
2) Noise
3) Unapproved guest/Visitation
4) Minor vandalism (under $50)
5) Bodily Harm
6) Discourtesy to faculty/staff
7) Disorderly Conduct
8) Gambling
9) Illegal entry
10) Receipt and sale of stolen goods
11) Traffic and vehicle regulations
12) Harassment
13) Fire safety - candles, incense, items hanging from sprinkler
14) Unauthorized use of an alarmed door
Level 1 appeal process – accused student has the opportunity to appeal by submitting a written appeal to the dean of
students no later than 24 hours after receiving the judicial sanction letter. Students are only permitted to appeal based
on improper judicial process or if new evidence has been discovered that is relevant to the case.
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