An appeals process is an essential safeguard for an imperfect human process that attempts very hard to be fair. The appeals process is available to each party. All appeals must be submitted in writing to the Resolution Coordinator within five (5) academic calendar days after the Resolution Officer submits its written decision. Appeals must be based off one or more of the following grounds:
- Proper procedures were not followed;
- The evidence clearly does not support the finding(s);
- Sanctions/interventions are insufficient or excessive relative to the violation; and/or
- There is new evidence not reasonably available at the time of the hearing.
The Resolution Coordinator will determine whether there are sufficient grounds for an appeal. If so, the Vice President for Student Life, or their designee, will serve as the Appeals Officer. The Appeals Officer, after reviewing the relevant information to the matter, will issue a written decision within five (5) days of the Resolution Coordinator approving grounds to appeal. The written decision of the Appeals Officer may include one or more of the following actions:
- Sustain the finding of responsibility;
- Reverse the finding of responsibility;
- Modify the assigned sanction(s); and/or
- Order a new hearing.
The decision of the Appeals Officer is final. Please contact your Resolution Coordinator if you have any questions about the appeals process.
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