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POLICIES 75 will include all facts based on oral testimony of witnesses who are present before the committee and all tangible objective evidence including photographs, charts, papers, electronic or other recorded statements. Written statements by witnesses not present at the hearing may be admitted into evidence, but the committee will decide how much weight, if any, will be given to such statements. Evidence of a student's past record may be introduced if a pattern of similar behavior has been demonstrated. The sanction phase of the hearing will consider evidence of pattern behavior. • Any party may present witnesses subject to the right of questioning by other parties. • Witnesses are excluded from the hearing room, but brought in individually before the committee to provide testimony. (This provision does not apply to the complainant and respondent.) • At the close of all testimony and after the admission of all evidence, the complainant and the respondent will be allowed a closing statement. Closing statements may include a summation of all evidence (as admitted) and arguments or theories behind the stated position of each side. The committee will, after hearing all evidence and summations, retire for deliberation. The chairperson of the committee will announce the decision promptly. The committee will issue and make available a written report which is shared with all parties, including the complainant. The chairperson of the committee will notify the respondent of the decision in writing within two business days. INSTITUTIONAL SANCTIONS Significant mitigating or aggravating factors will be considered when sanctions are imposed, including present demeanor and past disciplinary record of the offender, as well as the nature of the offense, and the severity of any damage, injury or harm resulting from it. The following are examples of institutional sanctions. More than one institutional sanction may be imposed for any single violation: 1. Letter of warning. 2. Fines: Previously established and published fines may be imposed. 3. Restitution of property or personal relationships with others, denial of certain privileges, or restriction of activities. 4. Loss of privileges–Denial of specified privileges for a designated period of time. 5. Discretionary sanctions: Including, but not limited to, work assignments, essays, service to the college, mandated assessment and/or counseling, workshop attendance, behavioral contracts, and monitoring or related activities. 6. Disciplinary probation: Prohibits the student from representing the college or participating in student activities. Probation also subjects the student to immediate suspension if found in violation of another offense during the period of probation. 7. Administrative withdrawal from course(s): Student is withdrawn from the course(s) where the violation occurred for the remainder of the academic term. 8. Suspension: Exclusion from college premises, and other privileges or activities, as set forth in the suspension notice.