Judicial Affairs

All-University Judiciary Hearing

AUJ Hearing

An All-University Judiciary Hearing is a semi-formal hearing in which information related to the alleged misconduct is reviewed and considered by the committee. During this meeting, students or officers of a student organization, along with other individuals directly related to the incident, have the opportunity to present relevant information for the committee to determine whether a student or student organization has violated any university policies.

If you are preparing for participation in an AUJ hearing, please contact the Office of Judicial Affairs at (515) 294-1020 for more information.

AUJ Hearing Format

Generally, the format of the All-University Judicial Hearing will follow the outline below:

  1. Opening summary by the Complainant or Office of Judicial Affairs representative
  2. Opening summary by the Respondent (student or student organization) if desired
  3. Presentation of witnesses, evidence, and information by Complainant
  4. Questions from the Respondent to the Complainant
  5. Presentation of witnesses, evidence, and information by the Respondent
  6. Questions from the Complainant to the Respondent
  7. Questions from the board to Complainant and/or Respondent
  8. Closing statement by the Complainant
  9. Closing statement by Respondent

Following the hearing, the AUJ will deliberate in private and make a recommendation to the Dean of Students regarding the decision and sanctions.

For more information related to the All-University Judiciary as outlined in the Student Disciplinary Regulations, please review Sections 3.10 & 5.6.4.