The student has been charged with the following violations:
- Charge 1: Safety violations: Failing to comply with the reasonable and lawful directions of University officials and University police, including but not limited to, failure to produce identification.
- Charge 2: Possessing or consuming alcohol under the legal drinking age in New Jersey.
- Charge 3: Disorderly conduct: Engaging in conduct that is disruptive, lewd, or indecent, regardless of intent, which breaches the peace of the community.
Finding of Fact Part I
If the accused student was found responsible:
- What did they do? (describe for each charge)
- What specific behavior constitutes a violation of University policy? (describe for each charge)
“The Hearing Board finds that James Barnes:
1.
- Was present at a noisy gathering in Demarest Hall during quiet hours
- Consumed alcohol while under the age of 21
- Refused to lower his voice and provide ID when confronted by residence hall staff
- Was uncooperative and directed rude comments toward residence hall staff when confronted
2.
- Mr. Barnes’s presence at the noisy gathering during quiet hours and his refusal to lower his voice constitute violations of Charge 3.
- Consuming alcohol while under the age of 21 constitutes a violation of Charge 2.
- Mr. Barnes’s refusal to provide ID and cooperate with the residence hall staff constitute violations of Charge 1.”
Finding of Fact Part II
Describe in detail the information and testimony that convinced the board that the standard of proof was met or not met. Refer to specific exhibits and testimony.
“The board is convinced that the standard of proof was met based on:
- The testimony of RAs Romanoff and Barton
- The testimony of witness Obadiah Stane
- The photographs of James Barnes holding a can of beer
- The Residence Life report documenting Mr. Barnes’s hospital transport for alcohol intoxication”