TAMIU Student Handbook 2023-2024

Page 30 of 93 15. “Investigation” means the process to obtain and review facts relevant to one or more conduct charges. Investigations may result in charge(s), a form of alternative dispute 16. resolution, or dismissal of complaint. “Investigative authority” means one or more trained individuals appointed to cc oo nn cdluucdtea fiof ,r mbaals iendv eos nt i g at ht ieo n pt roedpiosnc odveer ar nacned eoxf a mt hi en e et hv iedfeancct se ,o ft ahne a al llel egga at itoi onna nids si nuvbosltvainntgi aatlel edg, autni osnu bosf tsaenxt-iba at es de d, obre hi f atvhi eo rr es , itsh ei nisnuvfef isctiiegna tt i ivnef oa ur mt haotri oi tny . wI ni l lgbr ei elvi ma ni tceeds taop pornol yp rri ea pt eo rdtei nt egr mt hien ae tvi iodne ns uc er r cooulnl edci tnegd cdr eudr ii nb gi l i tt hy eo if nwv ietsntei gs as et iso ann, da se vwi ed lel nacse .i s s u i n g 17. “Institution” or “University” means TAMIU. 18. “Member of the University community” includes any person who is a student, faculty member, staff, University official or any other person employed by the University. 19. “Mitigating factors” means facts or circumstances that may be relevant to the aadjujusdtiifciacatitoionnoor rsaenxccutisoenfionrg tohfeaosftfuednesne tincoqnudeusctitocnass.e. These factors do not constitute 20. “Not in good disciplinary standing” means a student who is subject to the following rtheestrictions: ineligibility to hold an office in any student organization recognized by University or to hold any elected or appointed position within the University; ineligibility to compete in intercollegiate athletic activity; ineligibility to represent the University in any capacity, including representing the University at any official function; and, ineligibility to receive a University-administered scholarship or 21. f “ ellowship when the sanction is in place for longer than one semester. Organization” means any number of people who meet one or more of the following crite a r . ia B : elong to a group whose members are primarily TAMIU students including but nanodt lsimociitaeldotrosaicmaidlaermgirco, autphsl,eatincd, r/eocrr,eational, religious, performance, political, b. Have complied with the formal requirements for University recognition, c. aAnred/aodrvised by a University official whose position description designates them d. aAsr ea na davdivsiesdo rb, ya na d / o r University official who has volunteered as an advisor, and/or e. Are otherwise considered by the University to be an organization. 22. “Peace officer” means a person authorized by state or federal law to enforce the law. Up onliivcei erss iat yn dp or leigc ue laartei opnesaacnedo fUf incievresrws i thyormu laeys aalnsdo apsrsoicset di nu rt ehse. e n f o r c e m e n t o f S y s t e m 23. “Possession” means on your person or within your custody, control or care, with or without rights of ownership.

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