Appeals

A student may appeal the finding of the Student Conduct Board or Hearing Officer hearing (Responsible / Not responsible) or the sanctions imposed by the Dean of Student Affairs.

1. Standards for Appeal.
   1. Failure to receive the due process required by law.
   2. Severity of the sanction.
   3. New material or information that could not be discovered at the time of the hearing.
2. All appeals much be postmarked or received by writing within five academic days of the date of the Notice of Decision / Sanction to the Vice President for Student Affairs for consideration, All appeals must specify the basis for the appeal.
3. The burden of proof at the appellate level rests with the charged student.
4. The student's pre-decision status will remain unchanged pending the appeal determination by the Vice President for Student Affairs or designee, except where the Vice President for Student Affairs or designee, determines that the safety, health or general welfare of the student or the University is involved.
5. After considering the appeal, the Vice President for Student Affairs may reopen the hearing, order a new hearing with the same or new Conduct Board or Hearing Officer, uphold the prior decision or revise the sanction.  The Vice President for Student Affairs shall provide the student written notice of his decision within five academic days.
6. The appeal determination of the Vice President for Student Affairs is final and binding on all parties.  There are no further appeals within the University.