The Student Conduct Process typically begins as a response to a written report submitted to the Assistant Dean of Students by a student, faculty, staff, or community member who has witnessed or has knowledge about an alleged policy violation. These reports should be written, dated, signed, and preferably, submitted within 10 days of the alleged violation. Additionally, reports of alleged policy violations may come from other sources including but not limited to CIA's Non-Discrimination and Anti-Bias, Harassment, and Intimidation reporting form, from the Title IX Coordinator, from CIA Residence Life staff, CIA Safety + Security personnel, UCI Police, CWRU Police, or from a student conduct hearing which brings to light Code of Conduct violations by another student.

Upon receiving a report of an alleged policy violation, the Assistant Dean of Students will assess whether there is sufficient documentation to warrant a hearing. This may include contacting the reporting and alleged parties for additional information, contacting those indicated in a report for additional information, and consulting with other college offices who may have pertinent information relating to the alleged violation. If a hearing is warranted, the Assistant Dean of Students will contact the student(s) by CIA email to discuss the next steps.

In serious situations, the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs + Dean of Students may temporarily remove a student from classes and/or college facilities, including campus housing, before the Student Conduct Process is completed. Emergency temporary removal may occur when: 1) an individual safety and risk analysis is conducted, and 2) the assessment determines that the student poses an immediate threat to the health or safety of others that justifies a temporary removal. Students placed on emergency temporary removal will continue to participate in the Student Conduct Process.