College of Optometry (CO) 2023–2024 127 4. The student suspected of the violation may submit a written statement including evidence refuting the charge(s) and a list of relevant witnesses, if any, requested by the student to attend on the student’s behalf. The student’s witness list must be submitted to the Honor Council three business days prior to the hearing. However, the Honor Court has the discretion to waive this requirement if good cause is shown or to avoid manifest injustice. In addition, the student may ask that questions be put to witnesses called by others and be notified of potential witnesses to be called. 5. The individual bringing forward the suspected infraction may submit a written statement including evidence supporting the charge(s) and a list of relevant witnesses, if any. In addition, the instructor may ask that questions be put to witnesses called by others and be notified of potential witnesses to be called. 6. All written materials should be made available to the Honor Council on the day of the hearing. 7. Attendance at hearings is limited to those directly involved and those requested by the Honor Council to attend. The Honor Council chair may take reasonable measures to assure an orderly hearing, including removal of persons who impede or disrupt proceedings. 8. Since the most accurate and fair review of the facts can best be accomplished when all parties are present, the accused is expected to attend and participate. If an individual does not choose to attend a hearing, the charges will be reviewed as scheduled on the basis of the written information available, and a decision will be made. Although no inference may be drawn against a student for failing to attend a hearing or remaining silent, the hearing will proceed and the conclusion will be based on the evidence presented. No decision shall be based solely on the failure of the accused student to attend the hearing or answer the charges. Likewise, written statements by a witness may be used. 9. The accused student may have the assistant dean for Student Affairs and Admissions from the CO present as an adviser throughout the hearing. The assistant dean for Student Affairs and Admissions may only counsel the student and may not actively participate in the hearing, unless clarification is needed as determined by the Honor Council. 10. I n cases requiring special expertise, the Honor Council chair may appoint individuals with appropriate expertise to serve as consultants to the Council. The consultants may be present and provide information as called upon by the chair during the hearing. 11. I nformation regarding the identities of those involved in a hearing and all hearing proceedings shall remain strictly confidential in accordance with applicable law. 12. T he Honor Council will deliberate at the conclusion of the hearing in a closed session. Invited guests will be dismissed. The recommendation of the Honor Council following the completion of the Honor Council deliberations will be submitted to the dean. 13. I t is within the purview of the chair to require verbal participation of all Honor Council members in the deliberations.
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