HEARING PANEL CHIEF

 

            The Chief Student Court Hearing Panel Member is responsible for the general leadership of the Hearing Panel members.  The specific areas of responsibility of the position are:

           

            LEADERSHIP

In addition to being a role model through participation in hearing panels, all training sessions and meeting, the Chief also:

n      Orients new staff members to the Court and their role.

n      Communicates regularly with staff members through: 1) correspondence regarding meetings, notices, new procedures, etc., 2) regularly scheduled meetings for which the Chief prepares an agenda based upon identified issues and concerns in consultation with the Assistant Dean for Judicial Programs, and 3) individual meetings with staff members to provide feedback, training, and concerns.

 

ORGANIZATION

n      Schedule hearing panels for cases in cooperation with the Chief University Advocate and Chief Student Defense at least two (2) weeks in advance.

n      Prepares all materials necessary for each case and insure that all cases start on time.

n      Periodically sits in on hearing panels to help determine training needs of staff members.

n      Maintains communication with University Advocate and Student Defense offices through regular meetings.

n      Meets on a regular basis with the Assistant Dean of Student for Judicial Programs.

n      Represents the Student Court on various committees and Academic Integrity Panel as needed.

 

ADMINISTRATION

n      Oversees the maintenance of Court records.

n      Maintains regular office hours and is available to staff members and Student Government officers.