The Student Conduct Grievance Process

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  • Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs (VCSA).
  • Student Conduct Officer (SCO).
  • Complainant.
  • Respondent: The student who allegedly to have violated the Student Code of Conduct.
  • VCSA has ultimate oversight and authority.
  • VCSA designated the SCO to render decisions and sanctions, assign cases and/or administratively resolve cases.
  • SCO determines if the allegation(s) has merit or can be resolved administratively.
  • SCO conducts conference with Respondent.
  • SCO renders decision which is final, unless subject to an appropriate appeal.
  • Appellate Officer is assigned by VCSA.
  • Appellate Officer shall have the sole authority to determine whether or not an appeal warrants further review as well as decide the outcome of the appeal.
  • 3 separate Grievance Process and Procedures.
  • Discriminations: Allegations including but not limited to involving any unlawful discrimination or related harassment based on sex, race, age, religion, color, sexual orientation, veteran’s status.    
  • Sexual Misconduct: Allegations involving sexual harassment, sexual assault,  domestic/dating violence, stalking, and retaliation,
  • Student Conduct: 21 prohibited conduct.

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Complaint Intake/Preliminary Fact Findings:

Notification of Alleged Violation:

Determination on Responsibility:

Possible Sanctions

Questions?

If you have questions whether a potential violation occurred or if you are unsure how to proceed in submitting an incident report, come talk with us.