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Appeal of the Outcome of a Hearing

If either party disagrees with the determination, an appeal may be made to the Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management or designee within ten (10) business days of receipt of the results of the hearing. Grounds for appeals are as follows:

  1. a procedural error occurred that significantly impacted the outcome of the hearing or sanction
  2. consideration of new evidence, unavailable during the original investigation that could substantially impact the sanction (a summary of this new evidence and its potential impact must be included)
  3. the sanction imposed is substantially disproportionate to the severity of the violation, and
  4. either the reporting party or the responding party believes there was an abuse of discretion, conflict of interest or bias

Once an appeal is filed the other party will be notified immediately, so that party may also supply a statement to the appellate decision maker.

The Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management or designee shall issue a written decision within ten (10) business days of receiving the request, which may include an affirmation of the charges or an overturning of one of more charges as well affirmation of the recommended sanctions or reduced or increased sanctions. Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management or designee has discretion in determining whether a sufficient reason was stated for an appeal. The decision of the Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management or designee is final.