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REVIEW BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT AND COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT
The accused may seek review of the decision of the Disciplinary Hearing Committee by delivering to the vice president of student and community advancement, no later than five (5) business days after notice to the accused of the Disciplinary Hearing Committee’s decision, a signed statement containing:
• A statement that the accused appeals the decision; and
• A brief statement of why the accused considers the decision to be in error.
The vice president of student and community advancement shall examine all documents received and shall grant review of the matter only if he or she determines from these documents that the decision of the Disciplinary Hearing Committee was in error or the sanctions imposed were excessive in light of the seriousness of the charge(s).
If the vice president of student and community advancement determines that review is not appropriate, he or she shall, within 10 business days after receipt of the accused request for review, send written notice to the accused denying review and affirming the decision of the Disciplinary Hearing Committee.
If the vice president of student and community advancement determines that review is appropriate, he or she shall, within 10 business days after receipt of the request for review, schedule a meeting giving the accused at least five (5) business days written notice thereof with the accused and the hearing officer, at which time the accused will be allowed to present his or her objections to the Disciplinary Hearing Committee’s decision, and the hearing officer will be allowed to respond thereto.
After such a meeting, the vice president of student and community advancement may reverse, revise or modify the decision and the disciplinary sanctions therein imposed on the accused, or the vice president may let the decision and disciplinary sanctions stand.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
If students or other persons are suspended or expelled from the campus, they shall not appear on the campus without permission from the vice president of student and community advancement or designee and must have a Campus Police escort.
The time limits specified in the Due Process and Disciplinary Procedures may be shortened or extended if there is a mutual written concurrence between the parties.
Failure of the accused to appeal any determination at any step to another step within the specified time limits shall be deemed acceptance by the accused of the last determination rendered.
Written notice to an accused pursuant to these procedures shall be sufficient if sent by first class mail to the last known address of the accused currently on file with the college. Notice shall be deemed given on the day of said mailing. Notice shall be in the English language.