Disciplinary Actions by SUNY School Did Not Violate Student’s Due Process Rights 

In upholding the disciplinary action taken by a SUNY school against a student, the Third Department determined the student’s due process rights had not been violated:

Petitioner’s due  process rights were  not violated in as much as he was given written notice of the charges prior to the hearing, the name of the witness against him, the opportunity to present a defense and have the assistance of an advisor at the hearing, and a statement detailing the factual findings, evidence relied upon and discipline imposed… .  Matter of Schwarzmueller v SUNY Potsdam, et al, 515193, 3rd Dept 4-4-13

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