Organization Rights during the Formal Conduct Review Process

During the Conduct Review Process, Student Organizations have the right to:

Be accompanied by an advisor to all meetings and hearings
At least seven (7) business days written notice of a formal hearing
Inspect and review any information in support of the charges, this information may only be reviewed by the chief officer or designee
Not be compelled to present self-incriminating information
Have a hearing conducted on the basis that the charged Student Organization is not responsible until the preponderance of the evidence proves otherwise
Provide witnesses to voluntarily present relevant information during the formal hearing. The University cannot compel any person to attend a formal hearing
Hear and question adverse parties who testify at the formal hearing
The proposed outcome be based solely on the information presented
Only have prior conduct reviewed by a hearing body if the proposed finding of the current case is responsible
Receive the final decision within fifteen (15) business days following the hearing
Have their registration status remain unchanged pending the University’s final agency action

Please note, should the Organization fail to attend the scheduled formal hearing, the hearing will be held in the Organization’s absence and the proposed findings, including any recommended sanctions, will be made using the information available at the time of the scheduled formal hearing.

For detailed information regarding Student Organization rights during the Conduct Review Process, refer to UCF-5.013 in the Golden Rule Student Handbook.

Be accompanied by an advisor to all meetings and hearings

At least seven (7) business days written notice of a formal hearing

Inspect and review any information in support of the charges, this information may only be reviewed by the chief officer or designee

Not be compelled to present self-incriminating information

Have a hearing conducted on the basis that the charged Student Organization is not responsible until the preponderance of the evidence proves otherwise

Provide witnesses to voluntarily present relevant information during the formal hearing. The University cannot compel any person to attend a formal hearing

Hear and question adverse parties who testify at the formal hearing

The proposed outcome be based solely on the information presented

Only have prior conduct reviewed by a hearing body if the proposed finding of the current case is responsible

Receive the final decision within fifteen (15) business days following the hearing

Have their registration status remain unchanged pending the University’s final agency action

Please note, should the Organization fail to attend the scheduled formal hearing, the hearing will be held in the Organization’s absence and the proposed findings, including any recommended sanctions, will be made using the information available at the time of the scheduled formal hearing.