Become a Hearing Board Member

How to become a faculty hearing board member

Only academic faculty are eligible to serve on the Academic Integrity Board. All faculty (academic and administrative) may serve on the Student Conduct Board.

• Academic Integrity Board: Academic faculty who wish to serve on the Academic Integrity Board should contact the Faculty Senate Office at (775) 784-4025.
• Student Conduct Board: Academic and administrative faculty who wish to serve on the Student Conduct Board should contact the Office of Student Conduct, Clark Administration Building, Lake Level by phone at (775) 784-4388 or email at studentconduct@unr.edu.

How to become a student hearing board member

 Students may serve as hearing board members based on their classification, with undergraduates hearing undergraduate cases and graduate students hearing graduate cases, provided they meet the corresponding requirements below:

• Undergraduate requirementsHave completed at least one semester of undergraduate work at the University of Nevada, Reno
• Have an active student status
• Have no student conduct record
• Have a minimum 2.00 cumulative undergraduate GPA

Graduate requirements

Graduate student hearing board members must meet the following requirements:

• Have completed at least one semester of graduate work at the University of Nevada, Reno
• Have an active student status
• Have no student conduct record
• Have a minimum 3.00 cumulative graduate GPA

If you feel you meet these criteria, please submit a hearing board application. Please note that not all applicants are selected, even if they meet the minimum requirements. A member of our office will follow up with you regarding the status of your application as soon as practical.

Submit a hearing board application

What to expect as a board member

Keep the following guidelines in mind once you join:

• Hearing Availability Requests: Once confirmed as a board member, you will receive emails from the Hearing Administrator when a board needs to be convened. These emails will include a scheduling poll with potential hearing dates and times.
• Submitting Your Availability: Please complete the poll promptly by selecting all dates and times that fit your schedule. If there is a conflict of interest, please inform the Hearing Administrator directly.
• Selection and Confirmation: After a date and time are finalized, the Hearing Administrator will send an official confirmation email if you are selected to serve. Upon receiving this confirmation, your attendance at the hearing is expected.
• Handling Schedule Conflicts: If an unexpected conflict arises and you can no longer attend, please notify the Hearing Administrator as soon as possible so a replacement board member can be identified.