Student Handbook 2025-26

In instances of multiple conduct cases, each case shall be heard in sequence chronologically, with scheduling regards for witnesses to attend at predetermined times. A student who is suspended for an interim period shall be provided an opportunity to appeal the decision to the Vice President of Student Affairs no later than four (4) business days following the effective date of the interim suspension. Such appeal shall be for the purpose of reviewing the interim action and will not reach the merits of the underlying charges.

Burden of Proof

Decisions in the conduct process will be based on the preponderance of the evidence. This means that the evidence must show it is more likely than not that the alleged violation occurred.

Appeals Process

Students may appeal the decision from a conduct meeting or appeal the decision made by the Student Conduct Committee (SCC) within four (4) business days from the time a decision is made and sent. Reasons a student could appeal a conduct meeting or committee hearing decision may include:  New evidence or information is available which was not available at the time of the meeting.  Sanctions imposed are unduly severe or disproportionately harsh.  A procedural error occurred.

If a student chooses to appeal:

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