Why do I need an Advisor and what is the difference between an Advisor of Choice vs. a University Appointed Advisor?

Under the new Title IX hearing requirements the parties cannot ask questions of each other or direct questions to witnesses, only an Advisor may pose questions during the live hearing.

There are two types of Advisors:

• An Advisor of Choice is selected by the party. This can be a friend, a family member, an attorney, a neighbor or other person of the party’s choosing.
• If a complainant or respondent does not have an Advisor for the live hearing, the university will appoint an Advisor at no charge to either party.