Witness

A witness is an individual, commonly a member of the university community, who observes an event, situation or occurrence and can provide firsthand information regarding the concern/issues.

For cases which advance to a hearing, both the complainant and respondent may have witness(es) as appropriate. Witnesses should have direct knowledge of the behavior(s) being discussed at a hearing. Each party is responsible for identifying their witness(es) prior to hearings, communicating the hearing date/time/location with their witness(es) and ensuring any witnesses submitting written statements do so within established timelines prior to the hearing occurring. 

Learn more about the witness role by downloading the Process Guide for Witnesses in the Individual Student Conduct Process.