S.L. 327.535 Art. 6Proceedings.

(1) A complaint regarding Misconduct by a Student shall normally be made to the Dean of the Student’s Home Faculty. The

Dean shall consider the complaint within three (3) working days and shall decide whether it is of a minor or serious nature.

(2) Where the Dean considers the Misconduct to be of a minor nature, the Dean shall inform the Student in writing (within five (5) working days from receipt of complaint) of the report of alleged Misconduct. On receipt of such communication in writing, the student shall be given the opportunity to make a written statement which should reach the Dean within five (5) working days. After considering the report of Misconduct and the student’s statement, the Dean shall summon the Student and give the Student a copy of his final decision in writing, provided that, for the purpose of this regulation, “Misconduct of a minor nature” shall mean such type of Misconduct that is more akin to misbehaviour, or which contains an element of carelessness or minor negligence, rather than an intentional act.

(3) Penalties that may be applied by the Dean in incidents of misconduct of a minor nature shall include one or more of the following:

(a) written reprimand;

(b) written warning;

(c) suspension not exceeding seven days, provided that, in such case, notwithstanding that provided in the Glossary of Terms within these regulations, the Student may remain registered on any given study-units for which he had registered prior to the period of suspension.

(4) The complaint, report and final decision regarding any incident of minor misconduct shall be recorded in the student’s file.

(5) On conclusion of the proceedings relating to incidents of minor Misconduct, the Dean shall submit a report in writing to the Rector within three (3) working days of such communication to the Student.