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College Appeals Board (CAB) Appeal Process

Flowchart describing the College Appeals Board Approval Process - described below

College Appeals Board (CAB) Appeal Process

If the CAB hears the case because of some question about the fact of the student’s guilt, it shall have the authority to impose a final decision as to guilt or innocence. If the CAB decides not to hear the case, the student has no further right of appeal within the system except in cases of suspension or expulsion.

If the CAB hears the case because of an appeal of the severity of the sanction, it shall recommend an appropriate sanction to the appropriate college official(s). If the CAB does not support the sanction, the CAB shall submit its decision and a recommendation of appropriate sanction to the College President or designee who shall consult with the appropriate college official(s) involved to find an appropriate sanction. The final decision is the responsibility of the College President.

  1. Appeal request is received.
  2. CAB panel has 5 days to decide whether it will consider appeal for hearing.
    1. CAB panel decides not to consider the appeal. Student and parties are notified within 3 business days.
    2. CAB panel decides to consider the appeal. Chair requests statements from appropriate college officials within 5 business days. Statements due to CAB in 5 business days.
      1. CAB has 5 business days to review case and decide to grant hearing or make a decision based on the statements already submitted.
        1. CAB grants hearing; establishes procedures and schedule and notifies student and appropriate college officials.
          1. CAB makes final decision within 5 business days after
            decision to hear the case. The decision of the CAB is final and the student has no further right to appeal within the system except in cases of suspension or expulsion.
        2. CAB does not grant hearing and issues decision based on the record. Student has no further right to appeal except in cases of suspension or expulsion.