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i.
Evidence and/or testimony which may be irrelevant or unduly repetitious
may be so noted by the Committee Chairperson.
j.
The burden of proof to sustain a grievance rests with the student.
k.
If the grievant fails to appear at the time and place scheduled for the
hearing, and fails to notify the committee of the circumstances the
grievance will be considered to have been withdrawn and procedures will
be terminated. Depending on the nature of the circumstances, the
committee shall determine if the hearing should be rescheduled within a
reasonable period of time. It is recommended that the defendant participate
in the hearing.
l.
Upon conclusion of the hearing, within five (5) working days, the
Committee Chairperson shall submit to the Vice President a written report.
The report shall include:
(1)
A brief summary of evidence submitted;
(2)
A finding of facts, supported by a preponderance of the evidence;
(3)
A recommendation that the grievance be sustained or denied; and
(4)
In the event the recommendation is to sustain the grievance, a
recommendation of appropriate corrective action.
m.
Upon review of the Hearing Committee’s report, the Vice President or
designee shall make a final determination.
VIII. Notification
Within five (5) working days following receipt of the report of the Hearing
Committee chairperson, the Vice President or designee shall provide a
written notification to the student/s and to the employee/s directly involved
in the issues as to the final determination.
IX. Appeal to President
If either the complainant or accused is not satisfied with the final college-
level disposition of the grievance, the party may, within ten (10) working
days, appeal the decision to the college president. The basis of appeals is:
All parties shall be notified by the President of the appeal. The President
shall provide written notification to the student and to other parties directly
involved in the issues as to his/her recommendation within five (5) working
days.
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