Student Conduct & Regulations 39|Page www.kutztown.edu/thekey will have their recognition temporarily revoked until in compliance and may face additional disciplinary action for failure to comply. 2. Application and Maintenance of Sanctions All sanctions imposed upon a student organization will be kept on file in the Dean of Students Office as an indication of an organization’s conduct and to determine future sanctions, if necessary. Records related to previous incidents will not be considered by reviewing authorities before a finding of responsibility has been determined in the current proceeding unless the past behavior is directly related to current case in question. Sanctions are not progressive in nature and may be applied as warranted. 3. Jurisdiction a. All authorized hearing authorities may impose all sanctions defined within this policy. F. Appeals 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 found here: 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
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