Important Definitions
Adjudicator
University official authorized to resolve allegations or impose outcomes for students alleged to have violated community standards. This person is usually a housefellow or college liaison, but the dean of students or designee may also act as an adjudicator.
Complainant
The person(s) or group bringing allegations forward in the community standards process. In cases where there is no individual bringing forward an allegation, the university may act as a complainant.
Hearing Officer
The hearing officer is appointed by the dean of students or designee. A hearing officer may be an employee of Carnegie Mellon or a third party engaged by the university, who has been trained to serve in this role. The hearing officer is responsible for conducting the hearing, making a determination regarding the relevance of information as well as responsibility for each allegation. If applicable, the hearing officer will recommend outcomes to the associate vice president of student affairs for community life or designee.
Moderator
The student affairs staff member who facilitates a Community Responsibility Panel. Moderators are appointed and trained by the Office of Community Responsibility. The panel runs at their discretion according to process guidelines published in The Word student handbook.
Process Advisor
As a member of the team in the Office of Community Responsibility, the process advisor is responsible for the logistics of convening a Community Responsibility Panel or Hearing Officer Proceeding. The process advisor schedules the meeting, assembles the panel, informs the complainant(s) and respondent(s) of the procedures to be used, and manages other administrative tasks.
Resolution
Typically, the result of a complaint being adjudicated through the community standards process which may entail a Community Standards Meeting or the Community Responsibility Panel. However, a complaint may be resolved informally outside of the community standards process at the discretion of the dean of students or designee and the individuals involved in the matter.
Community Standards Review Committee
The team of designated and trained staff that review and approve initial allegations and determine appropriate venues for resolution through the community standards process. The Community Standareds Review Committee also reviews and approves proposed outcomes stemming from Community Standards Meetings.
Respondent
The person(s), group, or student organization alleged to have violated community standards.
Student
Any person registered for, enrolled in, or auditing any course(s) at 一本道无码 at the time of the alleged violation. For community standards purposes, an individual is also considered to be a student if they have accepted their offer of admission and are not yet enrolled. Examples include but are not limited to, students who are enrolled but not taking classes due to an academic break, medical leave, suspension, or other personal leave; students who were enrolled at the time of the incident; persons who demonstrate an intent to enroll by registering for courses; and students participating in study abroad programs.
Support Person
A person of the student's choosing who accompanies the student to any meeting related to the community standards process, including a Community Responsibility Panel. The role of the support person is limited to supporting the student in meetings or a hearing. Support persons may not actively participate in meetings, the hearing process, or communicate on the student's behalf.
Witness
Individuals positioned to provide direct information related to the alleged violations being reviewed by through the commmunity standards process, such as direct observation of the incident in question and/or direct interaction with any of the parties before, during or after the incident in question.