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65|Page Kutztown University. In addition, the University may restrict or place limitations on a suspended student’s access to campus facilities during this period of time as specified as part of their official sanction. Suspended students are not in good disciplinary standing. Unless a student officially withdraws from the university, the student’s relationship with the university is maintained therefore any alleged disciplinary infraction that occurs while a student is 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: Official notification of a permanent disciplinary removal from the university. A dismissal recommendation is approved by the Dean of Students for 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 is excluded from university property for a minimum period of four (4) years. Students on Dismissal are not in good disciplinary standing. B. Previous Disciplinary Sanctions Previous Disciplinary Sanctions of any kind involving the Respondent may be considered in determining an appropriate sanction upon a determination of responsibility. This information is only considered at the sanction stage of the process. C. Timing The Disciplinary Sanctions will be implemented as soon as is feasible, either upon the outcome of any appeal or the expiration of the window to appeal without an appeal being requested. 11. Disciplinary Sanctions Against Employees, Officials and Volunteers A. Possible Disciplinary Sanctions Disciplinary Sanctions imposed by the University President on an Employee for violating this Policy, subject to an applicable collective bargaining agreement or University/System policies, may include a penalty up to and including separation from employment. Disciplinary Sanctions imposed by the University President on an Official or Volunteer may include a penalty up to removal or the request for removal of the Official or Volunteer from their respective position. B. Timing The Disciplinary Sanctions will be implemented as soon as is feasible, either upon the outcome of any appeal or the expiration of the window to appeal without an appeal being requested. 12. Appeals Where the Respondent is a Student A. Each Party may appeal the dismissal of a Formal Complaint or any included allegations or a determination of responsibility on the following grounds: 1) New information that could more likely than not affect the outcome of the matter that was not reasonably available through the exercise of due diligence at the time of the hearing or dismissal of the Formal Complaint.

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