Student Conduct & Regulations 30|Page www.kutztown.edu/thekey After reviewing all evidence presented in the appeal, the appeal authority shall decide to do one of the following and inform the appellant, in writing, within five (5) business days: a. Uphold the previous decision. b. Overrule the previous decision and modify the outcome or dismiss the case. c. Overrule the previous decision and remand the case back to the board or hearing officer of original jurisdiction for rehearing to correct a procedural or factual defect. d. Affirm or modify the imposed sanction. 5. All appeal decisions may be appealed to the President or their designee. The original appellant may seek a review, in writing, by the University President or his/her designee, within two (2) University business days of receipt of official notification. This request for review must contain relevant specific evidence consistent with the Reasons for Appeal section. Should the President or his/her designee accept the appeal for review, the decision of the President or his/her designee shall be final. Should the President or their designee not accept the appeal for review, the decision of the Appeals Board shall be final. Article 11: Records 1. Student Conduct records are maintained by the Dean of Students Office; these records may include indications of disciplinary actions. Student conduct records: a. are held confidential. b. are available for examination by the student upon request. c. will be maintained as follows: 1) Student conduct records will be maintained for seven (7) years; records may be maintained for a longer period if the record holder is a currently enrolled student. 2) Student conduct records for dismissed students will be maintained permanently. 3) When necessitated by extenuating circumstances (such as pending legal issues) the university reserves the right to keep student conduct records for longer periods as deemed necessary. 4) For the purpose of determining when a record will be expunged, the last day of the last semester of the student’s attendance at Kutztown University will be the first day of the time period. d. are not to be used in an academic transcript or in placement records. e. are not to be disclosed to outside parties except as permitted or required by law, valid subpoena or permission of the student, unless provided for elsewhere in this document or University policy. Article 12: Boards & Hearing Authorities 1. Hearing Officers a. Student Conduct Hearing Officers are professional staff appointed by the Dean of Students and/or Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs to assist with the implementation and coordination of student conduct hearings. b. Hearing Officers: 1) serve as Hearing Officer for University Conduct Board hearings and serve as advisors to the board.
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