Procedures for On-Campus Disciplinary Action

Any member of the College community may file charges against a student for violence and misconduct. Charges shall be prepared in writing and directed to the Vice Chancellor for Student Services. Detailed filing and hearing procedures and regulations are listed in Chapter 7 of this Handbook. The complainant and the accused have the right to be assisted by a SAU Tech employee and to have that employee present during the hearing. SAU Tech employees may assist in the preparation for the hearing and speak for the parties. Following the final decision of the hearing body, both the victim and the accused will be informed of the determination and any recommended sanctions.

Students found guilty of violations of the conduct standards relating to assault, sexual assault, rape, and other forms of violence are subject to the full range of disciplinary sanctions outlined in Chapter 7 of this Handbook. Possible sanctions include, but are not limited to, expulsion, dismissal, suspension, probation, warnings, restitution, fines, and a loss of privileges. College disciplinary proceedings may be carried out prior to, simultaneously with, or following civil or criminal proceedings off-campus.

In some instances, it may be appropriate for College faculty and staff members to use the college’s formal grievance procedures to address grievances related to allegations of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence, dating violence or stalking. The faculty and staff grievance procedure is described in the college employee procedure manual.