Student Handbook - Tougaloo College

Parameters of the Judicial Council
The Judiciary Council hears cases of violation by students of general college regulations, codes
of conduct, or violations of specific policies set forth by the institution. These cases are referred
to the Council by the Dean of Students. Exceptions to be made by the President of the
College or his/her designee, include cases of emergency as outlined below:
1. Acts that endangers or seriously threaten the life or physical safety of others.
2. Insubordination directed towards any administrator, faculty member, security officer,
staff or resident assistant in the performance of his or her duties on or off campus.
3. Damage to property.
Cases with original jurisdiction to be heard by the Judicial Council are defined below:
1. The interruption of the academic life of the College.
2. Serious civil offense.
3. Violation of codes of student conduct as set forth in this Handbook.
The Judicial Council functions as follows:
1. Summons shall be delivered by a representative of the Office of Student Affairs.
2. All members shall act as interrogators. Any members of the Judiciary Council should
disqualify himself/herself from sitting on a particular case in the event of involvement or
close association.
3. The accused student must be notified in writing of the specific charges made against
him/her which shall include:
a) the date, time and place of the hearing,
b) adequate time for student to prepare his/her defense,
c) the name(s) or office presenting the charge,
d) the student must hear the specific charges brought by his/her accuser(s) in person
or be presented with the charge in writing, signed by the accuser(s),
e) the student must be allowed to speak in his/her defense and present witnesses,
f) the student may have an advisor of his choice. Lawyers may be present if both
parties have lawyers and the College also has a lawyer present. Advisors may be
a friend, faculty person or administrator, either from within or outside campus,
and
g) the student must be notified regarding his/her right to appeal serious cases which
involve a decision to suspend or expel the student.
Disciplinary Review Committee (Appeal Process)
In cases of suspension or expulsion from the College, students may petition for an appeal to the
Disciplinary Review Committee. All cases are reviewed by the Dean of Students to determine
that there has been no breach of the judiciary process. Appeals must be made on the bases of:
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