TAMIU Student Handbook 2019-2020

Page 46 of 86 Section 9.08 Grounds for Appeal Requests Appeals requests are limited to the following grounds: 1. A procedural error occurred during the process, which had a direct and substantial impact on the outcome. 2. To consider new information, unavailable during the investigation or hearing, that could substantially impact the original finding or sanction. A summary of this new evidence and its potential impact must be included. 3. The sanction(s) imposed is substantially disproportionate to the severity of the violation. Section 9.09 The Appeals Panel An Appeals Panel is selected by the Vice President of Student Success and will consist of at least two University members. Concerns of bias must be brought to the attention of the Vice President of Student Success, in writing, within three University business days of notice of the panel members. Section 9.10 Civil Rights Disciplinary Proceedings Civil Rights Complaints follow different procedures as outlined in Appendix F. For information regarding these procedures, refer to Section 3.23 for further information. Section 9.11 Failure to Complete Sanctions Students are expected to comply with conduct sanctions within the timeframe specified by the director of Student Conduct and Community Engagement (or their designee) or Administrative Hearing Panel. Failure to complete conduct sanctions by the date specified, whether by refusal, neglect or any other reason, may result in additional sanctions, including suspension from the University. In such situations, resident students may be required to vacate University housing within twenty-four (24) hours of notification by the Director of SCCE and/or Director of Housing and Residence Life (or their designee). This deadline may be extended upon application to, and at the discretion of, the director of Housing and Residence Life and/or the Director of SCCE. A suspension will only be lifted when conduct sanctions are completed. Section 9.12 Disciplinary Sanction Review Request Upon completion of one semester of disciplinary probation or one semester of disciplinary suspension (not applicable for one semester suspensions or civil rights related sanctions) and upon completion of all educational sanctions/requirements, a student has the opportunity to request a review of their disciplinary probation or suspension status.