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University Security | Judicial Officer, Dean, or Department Chair
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The role of the judicial officer, dean, or department chair is to:

• Review the results of the Security investigation and contact the complainant, the accused, and relevant witnesses.
• Determine if there is reason to believe that a violation of University policy has occurred.
• Confront the accused with the charges. If the accused accepts responsibility, the Judicial Officer may make an administrative determination of disciplinary sanctions or may refer the case to a hearing officer or panel depending on the nature and the severity of the circumstances.
• If the accused does not accept responsibility, may refer the case to mediation or to a hearing officer or panel for resolution.
• Confer with the Committee on Inclusion and Diversity regarding possible disciplinary responses and/or other actions.