Reasons for Appeal
Both parties may appeal the decision of the hearing administrator/hearing board on the following bases:
- There was a procedural error.
- There was a conflict of interest on the part of the hearing administrator/hearing board.
The respondent may also appeal on the following bases:
- The information presented at the hearing did not support the decision reached by the hearing administrator/hearing board.
- The sanction(s) are not commensurate with the seriousness of the offense.
University Student Appeals Board
Appeals are reviewed by the University Student Appeals Board, which can:
- Request additional information if needed;
- Reject the appeal for lack of jurisdiction;
- Affirm or reverse the original decision; or
- Direct the hearing body to rehear the case or clarify its decision.
All decisions of the University Student Appeals Board are final.