Grounds for an Appeal

Substantial Procedural Error
This occurs when serious mistakes are made in following College rules or interpreting policies, preventing a fair process. Minor errors that don't affect fairness are not grounds for an appeal.
Disproportionate Sanction
This happens if the punishment is much harsher than what would be reasonable for the violation. The sanction should fit the severity of the violation.
New Evidence
This refers to significant new information that was not available before or during the original process, despite reasonable efforts to find it.

- If new evidence is claimed, the appropriate administrative professional, Division Chair/ WBCE Program Coordinator, Dean of Student Affairs, Integrity Council, or Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs will verify if it was truly unavailable before.

- If the evidence could have changed the original decision, the case will be reviewed again.

Appeal Screening

Appeals are first reviewed by the appropriate administrative professional to ensure they meet one of the grounds for appeal.

If an appeal does not meet the criteria, the student has three business days to correct it.

Review of the Appeal

Initial Screening

An appointed administrative person or body reviews the appeal to verify that it aligns with the established grounds for appeal. This may include roles such the Division Chair, WBCE Program Coordinator, Dean of Student Affairs, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, or Integrity Council.
If the appeal does not meet the criteria, it may be returned to the student with a request for additional information or correction.

Role of the administrative person or body can:

Other Important Information

The decision made by the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs regarding the alleged violation of the Standards of Academic Integrity is final. The Director of Student Care and Integrity will confirm the sanctions, and the student will receive written documentation of the decision.

If the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs finds that no violation has occurred, the student will be receive an email notifying them that the report has been nullified and no further action will be taken.