Students have the right and the responsibility in all hearing venues to respond to allegations of violations of the Code of Student Conduct.  However, by choosing to remain silent or not appear, the accused student may, nevertheless, be found responsible and face sanctions if the circumstances warrant.

The accused student has the right to be accompanied at the hearing by an advisor.  The advisor must be chosen from among current students, faculty, staff or administrators at Colby, but must not be a parent or guardian or an attorney.  The advisor may consult with the accused student but may not speak on behalf of that student, unless he/she is directed to answer questions raised by the Board members.