Dr. Appleby:  thank you for this very reasonable response.  Please escuse me if I sound patronizing, I don't mean to do so.  Clearly you had a very unpleasant experience with the U of O and the conduct code system.  I, like most everyone, have had instances when I felt I was mistreated.  We always have the choice of devoting ourselves to retribution, reprisal and vengence or moving on with our lives.  When we choose vengence usually WE end up paying a great price.  

I certainly don't claim the U of O disciplinary system is perfect. As we see from the "John Doe" decision, the application of that code isn't perfect either.  I think you are an individual who could made positive suggestions to improve the system and its application.  I agree with you concern that most students who face disciplinary charges do not have the financial means to hire adequate legal representation.  (cont)