Appeals

A student/group found responsible through a hearing of the Undergraduate Conduct Board or Greek Conduct Board may appeal the outcome of the hearing. The appeal is not a re-hearing of the case; it is a written statement to the Appellate Board specifically stating the grounds for the appeal and any supporting information. The exclusive grounds upon which an appeal may be made are:

• New information (available after the hearing) of a nature that the verdict or sanction may have been different;
• Procedural errors within the hearing process which may have substantially affected the fairness of the hearing; and/or
• The finding of responsibility was inconsistent with the weight of the information.

A three-person panel of the Appellate Board will review the appeal, the hearing report and any evidence included in the hearing. (In cases of suspension or expulsion for individuals and dissolution for groups, the accused may make a written request in the appeal to meet with the Appellate Board. When granted, the student or group president will meet alone with the Appellate Board.) The appellate panel may consult in confidence with other members of the university community (or persons brought forth by the student/group as part of the appeal) in order to substantiate the grounds for appeal or to seek clarification of issues raised in the appeal.

If the grounds for appeal are substantiated, the appellate panel may determine a final resolution to the case or refer the case back to the conduct officer for further review and/or a new hearing. (If the case is referred for a new hearing, the appellate panel may recommend that alternate violations be considered.) A written decision will be delivered to the student/group and the conduct officer.