Student Rights and Responsibilities in UHAS
Students who participate in UHAS, as either a reporter or a respondent, have the following rights in the process:
- To be treated with dignity and respect throughout their experience with the conduct process
- To a prompt, fair, and impartial investigation and resolution
- To a hearing—defined as the opportunity to be heard and to give one’s account of the situation
- To be given notice of the allegations before the hearing and to have the allegations explained clearly and fully
- To have the allegations resolved by parties (e.g., hearing officers, panel members, investigators) who are properly trained and who are able to act impartially
- To be knowledgeable about the information being considered by the investigator/hearing officer and to have the opportunity to respond to that information
- To be accompanied by an advisor, if desired (see “Advisors,” below)
- To not be retaliated against for their participation in the conduct process
- To be advised of the appeals process
Students who participate in UHAS as a witness have the following rights in the process:
- To be treated with dignity and respect throughout their experience with the conduct process
- To not be retaliated against for their participation in the conduct process
All persons who participate in UHAS, in any capacity, have the responsibility to be completely honest at all stages of the process and with all conduct administrators, investigators, hearing officers, and hearing panel members. Students and others involved in the process are encouraged to be forthright and as specific as possible but may choose the extent to which they share information. Any person who knowingly makes a false statement in connection with UHAS matters may be subject to disciplinary action.
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