Student Conduct

Advisor is an individual attorney or non-attorney who may represent a Respondent, or, a Complainant, at any point in the disciplinary proceedings. The Advisor may fully participate only to the extent and in the same manner afforded to the Respondent or Complainant(s) they represent, provided that the Advisor may not provide testimony. The Advisor may not, in the sole discretion of the individual facilitating the meeting, delay, disrupt, or otherwise interfere with the proceeding. An Advisor may not serve in any other role throughout the student conduct process, including, but not limited to, as a support individual or Witness.

North Carolina General Statute § 116-40.11 provides students with the fundamental right to have an attorney present during portions of the disciplinary process at Appalachian State University. The Code of Student Conduct specifically outlines this role and provides information regarding our process. Information regarding the role of an attorney can be found in the Code of Student Conduct .

For a better understanding of the disciplinary process, and student rights and responsibility, please contact us for further information.

In an effort to educate and prepare attorneys and/or non-attorney advisors we have provided information regarding our process. Please keep in mind that the University disciplinary process is very different from the civil or criminal judicial system. The University's process is not adversarial; its purpose is to educate the student and contribute to his or her ethical development. If you have additional questions after reviewing our website and the information provided specifically for attorneys and non-attorney advisors, please contact the Office of Student Conduct.

Expectations of Advisors in our process:

• I have read in its entirety and understand the Code of Student Conduct.
• I have read in its entirety and understand Appalachian State University Policy 105.3 – Policy Statement on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended.
• I have read in its entirety and understand UNC Policy Manual 700.4.1 – Policies on Minimum Substantive and Procedural Standards for Student Disciplinary Proceedings and associated regulations.
• I understand that I may fully participate only to the extent and in the same manner afforded to the Respondent whom I am representing, provided that I may not provide testimony.
• I understand that all written communication will be sent to the student whom I am representing.
• I understand that if, in the sole discretion of the individual facilitating the meeting, I delay, disrupt, or otherwise interfere with the proceeding, I may be asked to leave. 

Respondent(s) must complete the Notice of Support Individual and/or Advisor form prior the start of any resolution proceedings, acknowledging the role(s) of these persons and that disciplinary history, as protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), may be shared during the proceedings with the Support Individual and/or Advisor(s) listed.