Conduct Appeal Process
For an appeal to be considered, appeals must be submitted in writing to the appropriate appellate officer within three calendar days after the student has received written notice of the findings and/or any outcomes. Appeals must state one of the following specific grounds to be considered.
Appeals can be made for the following reasons:
- New Evidence—which is available now, that was not available at the original time of the hearing.
- Review of Procedures —The original hearing was inconsistent with the established student conduct procedures.
- Appropriateness of Outcome—The sanction(s) imposed are substantially inconsistent with the severity of violations(s).
Once the appellate officer receives the letter of appeal, they will review the case/documentation and make a decision within three calendar days. The student will be notified (in writing) of the decision. The appellate officer may extend the maximum appeal time limits.
Upon conclusion of the appeal review, the appellate officer may:
- Uphold the earlier decision imposed by the initial conduct officer (on the record).
- Find the earlier sanctions inappropriate and impose new sanctions (which may be more or less stringent than the original sanctions).
- Order a new hearing based on procedural integrity (“de novo”).
The outcome of the appeal is considered final and binding.
To Whom Should Students Appeal?
| Initial Hearing Officer: |
Appellate Officer: |
| Student Conduct Panel |
Coordinator of Student Conduct and Community Standards |
| Resident Director |
Coordinator of Student Conduct and Community Standards |
| Coordinator of Student Conduct and Community Standards |
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students |
Specific questions regarding conduct process and procedure should be directed to the coordinator of student conduct and community standards who serves as chief conduct officer for the institution.