Appeals Process
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Students can appeal decisions made by the University Conduct Board (UCB), University Honor Board (UHB), or Title IX Hearing Board to the Executive Committee (EC), which serves as the university’s final appeal body. EC members are appointed by the university president or their designee.

 

Appeal Guidelines:

  • Appeals are limited to 1,500 words and must clearly state the grounds with supporting information.
  • Appropriate grounds for appeal include:
  1. New Information: Evidence not previously available that could materially affect the outcome.
  2. Procedural Irregularity: Significant errors in the process that affected the outcome.
  3. Conflict of Interest or Bias: Involvement of the Title IX Coordinator, investigator, or decision-maker with bias affecting the outcome.
  4. A Sanction of Suspension or Expulsion
  • Appeals cannot be based solely on dissatisfaction with the decision and must be submitted personally by the student, not a third party.

Appeal Submission:

  • Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Senior Director of Community Standards within five (5) days of the decision.
  • The appeal letter must include:
  1. Incident Summary: A concise description of the incident.
  2. Grounds for Appeal: Clearly stated reasons for the appeal.
  3. Supporting Narrative: A detailed explanation supporting the appeal request.

The EC reviews extenuating circumstances, and its decisions are final.