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74 committee if evidence of personal prejudice is provided. Objections to a committee member must be stated in writing and submitted to the committee five business days after notification. A decision will be rendered by the chairperson of the committee. Hearing Structure Discipline hearings will be closed. The assistant to the vice president of student services or designee serves as a recorder during discipline hearings. Hearings may be conducted in person, or by mail, telephone, or other electronic means. In the case of hearings conducted via mail, materials would be sent to and from the respondent by mail. Once the file is complete, the discipline committee would still meet for a discipline hearing. Although the respondent would not be physically present, it is possible that witnesses or other persons presenting information, either on behalf of the respondent or the complainant would be present. Hearing proceedings will be recorded by and shall be the property of the college. Deliberations will not be recorded. The hearing recording will be made available for review to the respondent or the complainant upon written request. Once all appeal deadlines have been met, hearing recordings will be disposed. The chairperson of the committee will notify the respondent of all charges, membership, and hearing date in writing at least 5 business days in advance of the scheduled hearing. Failure of the respondent to appear at the hearing, after proper notice, will result in the committee making a decision in the respondent's absence. Prior to the hearing, the respondent may be granted access to review photographs, documents, or other tangible objective evidence to be introduced by the complainant. If new evidence comes to light during the hearing, a recess may be granted upon request. Both the respondent and complainant have the right to be accompanied and advised by a person of his or her choosing. Only the respondent, the complainant, and witnesses can participate in the proceedings. Furthermore, legal representation is not permitted in college disciplinary proceedings, whether informal or formal. However, legal representation is permitted when the student faces concurrent criminal charges. The committee may request the appearance of any person that each party wishes to have appear and testify. The committee has no authority to compel the appearance of any person who is neither respondent nor complainant. The chairperson of the committee will have the duty of maintaining order at the hearing and will have the right to exclude any party or witness from the hearing, temporarily or permanently. Order of Presentation: 1. Chairperson's opening remarks. 2. Opening statements of complainant and respondent, if desired by each. 3. Presentation of evidence by complainant, then respondent. 4. Questions by members of the hearing panel. 5. Closing statement by the complainant and the respondent. 6. Private deliberation by the committee. 7. Committee decision. At a discipline hearing, the technical rules of evidence applicable to civil and criminal cases shall not apply. Evidence