Options for Resolution

Informal Administrative Hearing

An Informal Administrative Hearing (or Educational Conference) occurs when the student has accepted responsibility for all charges in a case and the Hearing Officer is able to sanction the Student.

Formal Administrative Hearing

When a student does not accept responsibility for charges or accepts responsibility for some but not all charges, a Formal Administrative Hearing may be held. The Hearing Officer to whom the case has been referred will interview all witnesses, review facts, determine responsibility and, if appropriate, decide upon a suitable sanction.

Residence Hall Conduct Hearing

A formal hearing conducted by a student panel, the Carolina Student Judicial Council, solely designed to hear cases involving only residence hall violations.

University Conduct Hearing

This formal hearing occurs before the Carolina Student Judicial Council comprised of students, faculty and staff members.

Mediation

Mediation is a structured process where a neutral third party assists disputing parties in identifying and satisfying their interests relative to the dispute. Mediation is an option only when all the parties involved and the Hearing Officer agree to use it.

Arbitration

Arbitration is a structured process where the disagreeing parties agree to bind themselves to the decision of a third, neutral party. The decision is reached after both parties have thoroughly explained their positions. Arbitration is only an option when both parties agree to use it.