Generally hearings will follow the order of business listed below, variations may occur depending on the circumstances of the individual cases:
- Introductions
- Chair explains the process
- Opening statement by complainant, which may be read by her/his advisor
- Opening statement by the faculty member, which may be read by her/his advisor
- Panel questions the complainant
- Panel questions the faculty member
- Complainant and faculty member may ask questions of each other. If, prior to asking questions, the complainant and/or faculty member request a brief (up to ten minutes) recess to consult with their advisors, this may be granted by the Chair.
- Witnesses speak
- Questions from the parties and further questions from the panel
- Final statement by complainant, which may be read by her/his advisor
- Final statement by faculty member, which may be read by her/his advisor
- Dismissal of complainant, faculty member, and advisors
- Deliberation by the panel