Student Conduct & Regulations 28|Page www.kutztown.edu/thekey serving a suspension will be adjudicated in accordance with university policy. Violating conditions of suspension subjects the student to additional sanctions including, but not limited to, an extension of suspension and/or dismissal from the university. j. Dismissal: A hearing authority may recommend to the Dean of Students the permanent separation of the student from the University. Under this status, the relationship between the student and the University is terminated and the individual is no longer considered a student. A dismissed student may also be restricted or limited from campus facilities during this period time as specified as part of their official sanction. A dismissed student may petition the University, through the Dean of Students, to request consideration for eligibility to return to the university, after a minimum of four (4) years of separation. The individual must show just cause to be considered and must apply and qualify for readmission to the University. This written petition must be submitted at least four (4) weeks prior to the term in which the former student seeks to enroll. 2. Application and Maintenance a. All sanctions imposed upon a student will be kept on file in the Dean of Students Office as an indication of one's conduct and to determine future sanctions, if necessary. These files may not be examined by hearing authorities before responsibility has been determined in an active proceeding. b. Sanctions may include any combination of the above (9.1.a-j). 3. Jurisdiction for the Issuance of Sanctions a. Designated hearing authorities may impose all sanctions, including recommendation for suspension or dismissal from the University. Article 10: Appeals 1. Filing an Appeal To file an appeal request, an appellant must complete and submit a Student Conduct Request for Appeal Form along with a required written statement, found online at: • www.kutztown.edu/studentconduct/appeals:,or • https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?KutztownUniv&layout_id=5 a. All student respondents and complainants after having their case heard and decided by the appropriate board or university official, may appeal the decision to the Appeals Board. Within five (5) business days, after being officially informed in writing of the decision, an appeal form from the complainant or the respondent must be submitted online using the Student Conduct Request for Appeal Form to the Dean of Students. All supplemental documentation and the required student statement must be submitted as one submission using the online form. Incomplete appeal request submissions will not be considered. b. The submitted appeal must contain specific citation that shows the reason for the appeal consistent with the Reasons for Appeal section (10.3). c. Substantial credible evidence citing the specific error claimed in the initial hearing must be presented. d. There is one appeal proceeding per case. Case officers, hearing officers and the opposing respondent or complainant all have the right to review the appellant’s appeal submission and the opportunity to
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