What to Expect During the SGARB Panel

Things to Note:

  • SGARB review panels are closed to all except those directly involved. SGARB panelists are expected to maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy of all individuals and groups involved. This confidentiality requirement will apply only as applicable and all members are required to comply with all applicable laws governing confidentiality and privacy. 

  • The Co-Chairs are responsible for maintaining a respectful, orderly, and fair panel. They may enforce procedural rules, issue warnings, pause or adjourn the panel, and remove any participant whose behavior disrupts the process or compromises the integrity of the panel.

  • The panel will be recorded by Student Group Conduct 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.

  • SGARB will hear the potential violations of University/school policy and all the information collected during the investigative 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.

  • SGARB panelists may ask questions of any parties present.

  • As the SGARB is not a legal process, attorneys serving as legal counsel are not permitted at the panel.
     

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 Co-Chairs. 

 

The alleged violations 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 recommend the outcome of the case. The decision will be given to the group within 10 business days.