The Judicial Advisor role is an important student support person built into our student conduct processes. Advisors may attend conduct meetings as a support person and should assure that their advisees clearly understand all questions asked and that their advisees clearly communicate their account of events. 

The list of trained Judicial Advisors for the 2023-24 academic year can be found here.

What is a Judicial Advisor?

Any student called upon to provide information in connection with a student conduct matter may ask a current member of the Bates College community (i.e., students, faculty, staff) to serve as an advisor, providing that this individual is willing and available to serve at the appropriate time (i.e., without significantly delaying the investigation and/or hearing). 

Who is eligible to be a Judicial Advisor?

Any current member of the Bates community, including faculty, staff, and students.

What does the training look like?

Judicial Advisors attend one 90-minute training session with the Office of Community Standards during the fall semester. This training provides an overview of the role and the community standards policies and procedures for resolving student conduct matters. 

How and when is the list of Judicial Advisors shared with students? 

Once trained, advisors are placed on a list which is sent to any student called upon to provide information in connection with a student conduct matter. Students have the option to bring an advisor with them, but it is not required. The student may choose an advisor that is (1) on the list of trained advisors provided or (2) any current member of the Bates community.