TAMIU Student Handbook 2021-2022

Page 43 of 91 scheduled date and time for the conference. Student conduct proceedings will not be delayed due to scheduling conflicts of an advisor. Students should be aware that the role of an advisor is substantially different for matters related to sex-based discrimination, including matters of sexual violence, sexual misconduct, harassment, stalking, or dating violence. Section 8.08 Sex-Based Grievances and Disciplinary Procedures For grievances involving student conduct disciplinary procedures that constitute sex-based discrimination, including matters of sexual violence, sexual misconduct, harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, refer to Section 3.23 above. ARTICLE 9. STUDENT CONDUCT PROCEEDING Any student whose conduct is the subject of a complaint by any member of the University community or who is alleged to have violated the Student Code of Conduct and/or any regulations of TAMIU or TAMUS will be notified of the complaint or charge via e-mail and/or in person by the SCCE. Following notification to SCCE, a Student Conduct Administrator will investigate the facts and circumstances associated with the complaint. Investigation may result in charges, a form of alternative dispute resolution, or dismissal of complaint. For academic conduct proceedings, please refer to Article 10. For civil rights procedures, please refer to Article F. Section 9.01 Investigation Process The student against whom a complaint is made is a respondent. A respondent will receive notification via University email ( unless other address(es) are necessary or appropriate) that an allegation has been reported. The Student Conduct Administrator will schedule a conference with the student to provide information about the conduct process and to obtain an account of the events in question. The student is expected to attend the meeting. If there is a schedule conflict, the student may reschedule by calling .956.326.2265. Failure to attend the meeting may be a violation of the Student Code of Conduct and may result in the student conduct process moving forward without the student’s participation. The following will proceed: 1. A Student Conduct Administrator will meet with the student to explain the allegation.