Student Conduct & Regulations 67|Page www.kutztown.edu/thekey 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. 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. 2) A deviation from the University policy or procedures that more likely than not affected the hearing outcome.
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