Southeast Student Judicial Advocates are a group of trained volunteers who
act as support for students accused of violations of the University’s
Code of Student Conduct.
The advocates are available to assist students in understanding the
procedures of University Judicial Board hearings, and the expectations of
those involved in the process.
Student Judicial
Advocates inform accused students about the University judicial process
and the accused student’s rights and responsibilities as a part of the
process. If requested, advocates may also serve as an accused student’s
advisor during judicial proceedings.
What does a Student
Judicial Advocate do?
Student Judicial Advocates are trained to
assist students in:
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Reviewing and
comprehending the elements of the judicial process
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Advising students of
their options in the judicial process
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Reviewing reports and
evidence with accused students
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Informing students of
expectations of deportment, preparation, and procedures during Judicial
Board hearings
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Discussing the rights
of accused students under the Statement of Student Rights and Code of
Student Conduct
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Assisting in the
calling and preparation of beneficial witnesses and evidence
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Developing questions
for referral agent witnesses and examining referral agent evidence
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Confirming the dates
and times of hearings and conferences
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Serving as the
advisor t accused students during judicial proceedings
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Helping students
understand the decisions and sanctions rendered by hearing officers
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Collaborating in
preparing judicial appeals
How do I contact a Student Judicial Advocate?
Student Judicial Advocates are available to all students involved in the
University judicial process.
Accused students may
contact the advocacy through the Student Government Office, Office of
Student Conduct or email
studentadvocate@semo.edu.
Participation in
advocacy services is voluntary, and students may withdraw at any time.
Student advocates are
legally bound by the highest standards of confidentiality.
Interested
in becoming a Student Judicial Advocate?
Students interested in becoming a Student Judicial
Advocate should complete an
application.
Questions can be directed to
the Office of Student Conduct or to the Student Government President.
Selected applicants
will be required to complete a brief interview with members of the
Judicial Board, Student Government, and advisors.
