• Notice that the parties may have the assistance of an Advisor of their choice at the hearing • Once mailed, emailed and/or received in-person, notice will be presumptively delivered. b. Hearing Procedure The Complainant and/or Respondent may present any new evidence that was not reasonably available at the time of the determination regarding responsibility or dismissal was made, and could affect the outcome of the matter. Hearings for possible violations that occur near or after the end of an academic term will be held immediately after the end of the term or during the summer, as needed. c. Determination of Responsibility The CRHB will deliberate in closed session to determine whether the Respondent is responsible or not responsible for the violation(s) in question. The CRHB may consider information about previous behavior and/or complaints regarding the Respondent if: • The Respondent was previously found to be responsible for a similar violation; • The previous incident was substantially similar to the present allegation, even if the individual was not found responsible for a violation; or • The information indicates a pattern of behavior by the Respondent and substantial conformity with the present allegation. The CRHB will base its determination on a preponderance of the evidence (i.e., whether it is more likely than not that the accused individual committed each alleged violation). If an individual Respondent or organization is found responsible by a majority of the CRHB, the CRHB will also recommend appropriate sanctions to the TIXC. d. Record of Proceeding • Proceedings before the CRHB will be recorded. It is not necessary that a certified court reporter be used in the proceedings. An audio recording or minutes of the proceedings will be sufficient. • The parties may not record the proceedings and no other unauthorized recordings are permitted. • In the event a transcript of the proceedings is requested, the person so requiring will paythe cost of reproduction.
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