Section 0240-07-05-.07 - STUDENT CONDUCT HEARING OFFICERS AND/OR BOARDSAs permitted by state law and at the direction of the University President, violations under these rules may be heard by the following: administrative judge appointed by the Administrative Procedures Division of the Office of the Secretary of State, hearing officers and/or boards or committees.
(1) The University Official and/or their designee shall conduct all preliminary reviews and disciplinary conferences. These staff members will also conduct investigations as necessary.(2) The Student Judicial Board shall consist of nine (9) students. The Board may be convened to hear cases involving alleged violations of University rules committed by students and student organizations. If the student or student organization is found responsible, the Board recommends appropriate disciplinary sanctions to the Dean of Students. This Board may also be convened to hear matters relative to the interpretations of the Student Government Association constitution and any other Student Government Association legislation, as well as cases regarding student parking citations. Information regarding application, selection procedures, qualifications, and vacancies can be found in the Student Government Association constitution.(3) The University Discipline Committee determines whether or not a student or student organization is to be held responsible for violation(s) of these rules. If found responsible, the Committee recommends appropriate disciplinary sanctions to the Vice President for Student Affairs.(4) The Student Appeals Committee hears appeals of disciplinary decisions rendered by the Student Judicial Board and the University Discipline Committee and makes a recommendation for disposition of the appeal to the Vice President for Student Affairs.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0240-07-05-.07
New rules filed February 8, 2022; effective 5/9/2022.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 49-8-101(a)(2)(A) and 49-8-203(a)(1)(D).