The applicable standard of proof in all disciplinary hearings (including those involving sexual misconduct and appeals) is the "preponderance of evidence" standard. This means that, in order for a respondent to be held responsible for a violation of this conduct code, the conduct officer, Title IX coordinator, conduct review officer, student conduct committee, or vice president of instruction and student services must conclude, based on all of the evidence in the record, that it is more likely than not that the respondent engaged in an act or acts of misconduct.