Appeals

A.

A student who has been assessed a disciplinary sanction by the Judicial Appeals Panel may file an appeal with the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs. An appeal must be based upon some specific aspect of the previous hearing, for example, unjust punishment or violation of due process.

B.

Following the written notification of intent to appeal and pending the hearing, the disciplinary action taken by the University shall be stayed unless the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs has determined in a case involving suspension, dismissal or expulsion that the continued presence on campus of the charged student poses a continuing danger to persons or property or an ongoing treat of disruption to the academic process.

C.

The procedure for filing an appeal: The student must file a written appeal with the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs within five class days of receiving the official sanction. The student should identify the specific aspect of the previous hearing on which he or she is basing the appeal. A decision by the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs shall be final.