Request an Appeal
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The ÍøÆØÃÅ Sexual Misconduct Policy affords both the complainant and respondent the opportunity
to appeal the decision as a result of a Hearing on cases involving alleged sexual
misconduct and power-based violence. Detailed information regarding the appeal process
can be found in ÍøÆØÃÅ'ÌýSexual Misconduct and Power-Based Violence Grievance Procedures.
Appeals are limited to the following grounds:
Process A:
- Procedural irregularity that affected the outcome of the matter;
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- New evidence that was not reasonably available at the time the determination regarding
responsibility or dismissal was made, that could affect the outcome of the matter;
and
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- The Title IX Coordinator, Investigator(s), or Decision-maker(s) had a conflict of
interest or bias for or against Complainants or Respondents generally or the specific
Complainant or Respondent that affected the outcome of the matter.
Process B:
- Procedural irregularity that affected the outcome of the matter;
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- New evidence that was not reasonably available at the time the determination regarding
responsibility or dismissal was made, that could affect the outcome of the matter;
and
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- The Title IX Coordinator, Investigator(s), or Decision-maker(s) had a conflict of
interest or bias for or against Complainants or Respondents generally or the specific
Complainant or Respondent that affected the outcome of the matter;
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- The decision was not supported by a preponderance of evidence;
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- The sanctions were disproportionate to the findings.
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To request an appealÌýcomplete the online form:ÌýSexual Misconduct and Power-Based Violence Appeal Request Form.
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