Code of Student Conduct
Advisors
36. Complainants and respondents may be assisted by an advisor. Advisors cannot be an attorney, unless he or she is the parent/legal guardian of the student. Even if accompanied by an advisor, a respondent must respond to inquiries from the presiding conduct officer and the hearing board.
A list of advisors formally trained on the Conduct System and the university’s educational objectives will be provided to respondents upon notification of a hearing. Students may select an advisor of their choice. The role of an advisor will be limited to:
- Suggesting relevant questions for the complainant or respondent to ask which the presiding officer may direct to a witness
- Providing confidential advice to the complainant or respondent.
- In consideration of the limited role of an advisor, and of the compelling interest of the university to expeditiously conclude the matter, the work of the hearing board will not—as a general practice—be delayed due to the unavailability of an advisor
