Judicial Programs - Appeals Process

Reasons for Appeal

Students may appeal the decision of a hearing for the following reasons:

  • Violation of due process
  • Inappropriate sanction(s)
  • New evidence that was not reasonably available at the time of the hearing
  • Procedural error that adversely affected the outcome of the hearing.

Students may file an appeal in writing to the assistant vice president for student affairs. In cases involving suspension or expulsion from the college, the student appeals directly to the vice president for student affairs. Appeal letters must also include an appeal form which can also be picked up from the Office of Residence Life and Housing. The appeal letter must be typed and must state the reason(s) for an appeal and provide an answer to one or more of the following questions:

  • What was the due process violation?
  • Why was the sanction inappropriate?
  • What is the new evidence and why was it not available at the time of the hearing?
  • What was the procedural error and how did it adversely affect the outcome of the hearing?

The conditions placed upon students will not go into effect until there is a final appeal decision. Interim suspensions will remain in effect during the appeal process.

Appeal Review

An appellate board reviews appeals of hearing decisions. Quorum for an appellate board is three. The appellate board or administrator may request to meet with the accused student, conduct board chairperson or appropriate parties if they need further clarification of the claims for appeal. The appellate board reports findings and recommends changes in decisions or sanctions to the assistant vice president for student affairs, or the vice president of student affairs. The assistant vice president for student affairs or the vice president of student affairs will either concur with the recommendation or make appropriate modifications and forward the results to the accused student(s). If the appeal is granted, they may recommend either a new hearing, assign new sanctions or dismiss the charges. If the appeal is denied, the college will consider the case closed.

Last Modified: August 12, 2008

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