39|Page 1. All registered student organizations, after having their case reviewed and decided by the appropriate hearing authority, may appeal the decision to the Dean of Students. In cases where the Dean of Students adjudicates or is directly involved with case in question, an alternate appeal authority will be assigned. a. Appeal Guidelines i. Within five (5) business days, after being officially informed in writing of the decision, a written appeal from the student organization officer shall be submitted to the Dean of Students Office using a Request for Appeal Form. (https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?KutztownUniv&layout_id=5) ii. The submitted appeal must contain specific citation that shows the basis for the appeal consistent with one for more of following reasons for appeal: a) A procedural irregularity under the university policy or procedures that affected the hearing outcome. b) New evidence that was not reasonably available through the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time of the hearing that could affect the outcome of the matter. c) The hearing authority member(s)/hearing officer had a conflict of interest or bias for or against an individual party that affected the outcome of the matter. d) The disciplinary sanction imposed was grossly disproportionate based on the charged violation and past conduct record. iii. Substantial credible evidence citing new evidence or the specific procedural or substantive error claimed in the initial process must be presented. b. Appeal Process i. The Dean of Students will review the appeal to determine the merits of the stated basis for appeal. ii. If the stated reasons are insufficient to warrant further review, the appeal will not be accepted. iii. If the appeal is accepted, the Dean of Students will review the appeal. If necessary, representatives from the student group may be called to meet with the Dean of Students about the appeal. iv. A student organization will remain under sanction until their appeal is fully heard. c. Decisions of Appeal After hearing and reviewing all evidence presented in the appeal, the reviewing authority shall decide to do one or more of the following and inform the appellant, in writing, within five (5) university business days: i. Uphold the previous decision. ii. Overrule the previous decision and modify the outcome or dismiss the case. iii. Overrule the previous decision and send the case back to the board or hearing officer of original jurisdiction for rehearing. iv. Affirm or modify the imposed sanction. d. Final Determination All decisions regarding student organization appeals of the Dean of Students or designee are final and may not be further appealed. G. Records
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