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THE DISCIPLINARY SYSTEM AT LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY What are the steps involved?
The form to file judicial charges is submitted to the Office of Honor/Judicial Programs.
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The Director of Honor/Judicial Programs meets with parties as needed.
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The case is assigned to the appropriate hearing body (Honor Board, Judicial Board, Greek Judicial Board, administrative, or REC).
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The case is scheduled: a hearing date is set and the parties are notified by email to attend.
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The respondent (student being charged) is encouraged to meet with the Director of Honor/Judicial Programs to
discuss the upcoming hearing, plea options, possible sanctions, etc.
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At the Hearing, the board is introduced and questions concerning rights or procedures are answered.
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The charges are read for the record.
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The Respondent enters a plea: Responsible, Not Responsible, or No Plea.
(No Plea means the respondent is neither willing nor able to accept responsibility and will allow the board to decide.)
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The Complainant submits a statement of the | The Respondent submits a statement of the
incident, including evidence. | incident, including evidence.
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The Respondent may ask questions. | The Complainant may ask questions.
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The Board asks questions. | The Board asks questions.
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The Complainant introduces witnesses who | The Respondent introduces witnesses who provide
provide a statement of the event(s). | a statement of the event(s).
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The Respondent asks questions of the witnesses. | The Complainant asks questions of the witnesses.
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The Board asks questions. | The Board asks questions.
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This concludes the testimony by the Complainant. | This concludes the testimony by the Respondent.
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The Complainant submits a final statement.
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The Respondent submits a final statement.
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The Board deliberates in private until a decision is reached.
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If the decision is “NOT RESPONSIBLE” If the decision is “RESPONSIBLE”
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The Respondent is informed and the case is forwarded The Board reviews any prior record in assessing the
to the Dean of Students for Final Review. the appropriate sanction.
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A decision letter is sent to the student from the Dean The Respondent is called back in and informed of the
of Students. Boards decision.
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The case is closed and the record expunged. The case is forwarded to the Dean of Students for final
review and affirmation.
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A letter is sent to the student of the decision and the appeal process.