Colleges and universities are not required to allow students the right to counsel in campus discipline hearings. However, since this can be offered as an option to students, it is important that any decision to extend this privilege be thoroughly discussed in terms of its educational ramifications. (Author)

Discusses legal precedents on students' rights to counsel in discipline cases. Recommends that student affairs administrators not refrain from making professional judgements in educational contexts. Suggests that a critical review of procedural adjustments can enable institutions to proceed with fair disciplinary processes not defined exclusively…