What to Expect During the SGARB Panel

Things to Note:

  • The panel will be recorded by CSSI so that a recording of the panel can be added to the recognized student group’s case file. The recognized student group may request to review the recording of their panel through the file review process. Please note that panel recordings can only be reviewed in-person.
  • As the SGARB is not a legal process, attorneys serving as legal counsel are not permitted at the hearing.
  • The University recognizes that this is an opportunity for the student groups to better understand University policies, understand why these policies are important, and to work with student group leadership to develop systems to improve actions moving forward.
     

The agenda for a typical SGARB panel includes:

All panel members, parties and participants will introduce themselves and their role in the process. 

All steps of the process and procedures will be explained by the Panel Chair. 

 

The allegations will be stated for all parties and participants.

Parties will be asked to give their statements. SGARB panelists may ask questions of any parties present.

Parties will be asked to give their closing statements including any remaining information that is important to share with the panel before a decision is made.

All parties are excused 

The SGARB panel will move on to closed deliberations to determine the outcome of the case. The decision will be given to the group within 10 business days. 
 

SGARB will hear the alleged violations of University/school policy and all the information collected during the fact-finding process. It is the responsibility of SGARB to consider impartially, all relevant testimony and evidence, determine the facts, and, if a violation is found, determine appropriate sanctions.