2014-15-Undergraduate-Catalog

Academic Policies • 75Reporter and Accused Student of the scheduled date, time, location and membershipof the Honor Court no later than two (2) business days prior to the scheduledmeeting.b. Composition of the Honor Court. The Honor Court will be composed of the vicepresident for academic affairs (chair), the Convening Officer, one (1) faculty memberfrom a pool of potential members of the Honor Court, and two (2) undergraduateor graduate students from a pool of potential members of the Honor Court.Membership of the Honor Court will be chosen from the pool of faculty andstudents in the corresponding academic level (undergraduate or graduate), Individualschosen for the Honor Court must recuse themselves from hearing a particular case ifthey feel that they cannot in good conscience act impartially.i. The pool of potential members for faculty will be composed of two (2) facultymembers from each School, Program, or Division, who are appointed by theirDean/Director for a three (3) year term.ii. The pool of potential members for students will be composed of three (3)students from each School, Program, or Division. Undergraduate Schools,Programs, or Divisions will choose undergraduate students and graduate Schools,Programs, or Divisions will choose graduate students. Prospective students musthave a G.P.A. of 3.0 or greater, be in good academic standing and have completedat least two (2) semesters at Shenandoah University in order to serve on theHonor Court.iii. When there is a need to convene, undergraduate students and faculty will bechosen to participate in cases involving an undergraduate student, and graduatestudents and faculty will be selected to participate in cases involving a graduatestudent.c. Procedurei. Confirmation and Notification. The Office of Academic Affairs will prepare andsend a notification letter to the Accused Student, which includes:1. The date the alleged violation occurred, possible sanction(s), an explanation ofthe Accused Student’s rights, and the right to have an advocate from withinthe university (see Article III, Section 3.01.c and Article IV, Section 4.01.b fordescription of advocate’s role).2. The date, time, and place of the Honor Court hearing, as well as themembership of the Honor Court.3. Information as to when the Accused Student can receive a copy of thealleged violation and evidence pertaining to the allegation.4. A statement that ignorance of the Honor Code is not a legitimate defense.5. An explanation that the Honor Court will begin an inquiry phase consisting ofan investigation and a contesting of the facts.