Rights of Due Process

If you are accused of a violation of the Code of Student Conduct, A-B Tech guarantees you the following hearing rights:

1. You have the right to written notice of the provision of the Code of Student Conduct, which you are accused of violating, and a summary of the relevant facts.
2. You have the right to a hearing before the vice president for student services.
3. You have the right to review all evidence, including written statements made against you.  (Strict rules of evidence do not apply in the hearing.)
4. You may cross-examine witnesses.
5. You may present witnesses and evidence.
6. You may be represented by counsel, if you notify the vice president for student services in advance of the hearing.
7. You have the right to a record of the hearing.
8. You have the right to a written notice of a decision within two days of your hearing.
9. You have the right to appeal any action taken by the vice president for student services to the President.  Any appeal must be in writing and be submitted within five days.  The decision of the President is final.