TAMIU Student Handbook 2019-2020

Page 59 of 86 with prescribed procedures giving the accused student a reasonable opportunity to prepare and present rebuttal of allegations. 3. The sanction is not commensurate with the violation: The Provost will determine whether the sanction(s) imposed were appropriate for the violation of the Honor Code, which the student was found to have committed. After receiving the written request for an appeal, the Provost or a designee may: 1. Deny the request for an appeal and the Honor Council decision will be final. 2. Accept the appeal and ask the Honor Council to reconvene and hear the case again with the new information. a. If the Provost grants the appeal upon a procedural irregularity, the Provost can reverse the decision. Section 10.22 Appeal of Sanctions other than Separation from the University If the Provost or a designee finds that there is adequate basis for an appeal: 1. The Provost will hear the case and render a decision. 2. The Provost’s decisions are final. Section 10.23 Appeal of Separation from the University A student who receives a sanction of expulsion, dismissal, or suspension by the Honor Council of a appeal Page 59 of 86 has 10 University business days upon receiving notification from the University to appeal sanction. 1. The Provost will hear the case and render a decision. 2. THE SCCE will notify the student of the decision rendered by the Provost. 3. The decision of the Provost is final. ARTICLE 11. SANCTIONS The University reserves the right, through fair process, to impose disciplinary and academic sanctions on students who have violated the Student Code of Conduct. Any sanction described below may be placed on deferred status. The list below is not exhaustive. Campus Housing Probation : An official notice that the student’s conduct is in violation of residence hall rules, University Apartments rules and/or University rules and that more stringent student conduct sanctions, including removal from housing, may result if future violations occur.