Student Code of Conduct - 16. Appeals Process

A. Grounds for Appeal

1. The existence of new facts that were not available throughout the investigation and adjudication process, and may have materially affected the decision if they had been available at the time of the investigation and adjudication.
2. Evidence that procedures set forth here were not followed, and that the failure to follow these procedures may have materially affected the decision.

B. Timing for Appeals

1. Once review proceedings are completed and a sanction imposed, the sanctioned student has the right to appeal on the established grounds.
2. Appeals must be filed in writing to SCCS within five (5) business days from receipt of a decision letter
1. Appeals for Administrative Conduct Review violations will be reviewed by the Associate Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students or designee.
2. Appeals for Conduct Review Panel violations and appeals for cases of Sexual Misconduct and Violence Policy will be reviewed by the appeals panel, if grounds for appeal are determined appropriate Sanctions imposed will go into immediate effect pending the appeal.
3. A request may be made to the Associate Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students or their designee to delay implementation of the sanctions until the appeal is decided.
4. Individuals may submit an appeal after the 5 business days only if new information came to them after that time.
1. The individual must explain in the appeal why they did not have the information prior to that timeframe in order for the appeal to be considered.
3. The appeal shall specify the basis of the reasons for appeal and supporting facts.
4. Failure to file a timely written appeal shall constitute a waiver of any right to appeal.
1. If new, previously unavailable information is brought forward that might have had a substantial bearing on the decision, the matter may be referred back to the Conduct Review Panel for consideration of the new information.

C. Appeal Determinations

The appellate reviewer(s) may make the following determinations:

1. Deny the appeal and make no modifications.
2. Accept the decision but modify the sanction(s) imposed.
3. Remand the case for further review.

D. The appeal determination is final.

E. Important information

1. Students are responsible for strict adherence to all deadlines and procedures for the filing of appeals.
2. No new information shall be considered on an appeal unless it was not available at the time of the disciplinary review process.
3. Documents filed in an appeal shall constitute a part of the record.
4. All documents relating to the proceedings from which the student is appealing shall be available to the Associate Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students or their designee.
5. Sanctions imposed go into immediate effect pending an appeal.

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