Board Representative 

A student’s Board Representative is their Resident Dean. A student may choose any Resident Dean as an alternate to serve as their Board Representative if they feel a different Resident Dean will better assist them. If that is that case, all communication will be through the alternate rather than the assigned Resident Dean. To choose someone other than the Resident Dean to be the Board Representative, contact the Secretary of the Administrative Board.  

The Board Representative is an officer of the College, and student’s should be open and honest when talking with them. Their role is to represent students to the subcommittee and the Board. The Board Representative is present at all meetings and keeps students informed throughout the process. It’s important to note that the Board Representative is not an advocate or counselor. If a student provides contradictory information to voting members, the Board Representative will make the discrepancy known. 

The Board Representative also will present to the Board a full summary of the facts of the case in which a student is involved. Though your Board Representative does not vote on a student’s case, they do speak on a student’s behalf. The Board Representative does not directly participate in deliberations about a student’s case; however, they may be called upon to help the Board answer any questions or clarify elements of a case.  

Personal Adviser 

Students involved in disciplinary cases may want to navigate the Administrative Board’s process with the support of a Personal Adviser in addition to their Board Representative. A Personal Adviser is given access to all case information, may attend interviews with the student, and can provide general advice and support.  

A Personal Adviser must be an officer of the University affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (e.g., Proctor, Tutor, head coach, Teaching Fellow, instructor, faculty member). Undergraduate students and members of a student’s family may not serve as Personal Advisers for these purposes, even if they are affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.