Student appeals

Student appeals

The student has the right to appeal a decision by management to the Directors. Such appeals are not a rehearing of the complaint; rather, they provide a safeguard against errors or unfairness. The student may appeal the determination of responsibility, the sanction or both. Appeals are considered on one or more of the following grounds:

1. Significant new information not available at the time of the decision
2. Imposition of an unreasonable sanction

The student must submit any appeal in writing to the Director within seven (7) calendar days of transmittal of the decision and must include an explanation or justification for the appeal. The Director will notify other parties in the case and will provide a written decision and rationale within seven (7) calendar days of receipt of responses to the appeal. The Director’s decision is final. If the student files a timely appeal, no sanction is imposed until the Director renders a decision, except when an interim suspension has been imposed, to maintain safety and order, remains in effect.