Indiana University of Pennsylvania

1996-1997 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705

Academic Policies

E. Appeals

 Cases of academic dishonesty that are resolved through informal resolution or documented agreement cannot be appealed, as the facts of the case, the decision, and sanction(s) have been agreed to by the student and the individual making the charge. These appeal procedures apply to cases resolved through formal adjudication.
  1. If after receiving the department chair's report on the outcome of the hearing, the student disagrees with the decision, the sanction, or both, he/she may appeal to the vice president for Student Affairs within five class days of receiving the report. This appeal must be in writing and must describe in detail the grounds for the appeal. These reasons may include the following:
    a. Denial of a fair and reasonable hearing
    b. New evidence (applies when there is an acceptable reason why the information was not presented at the original hearing)
    c. Excessively harsh sanctions
  2. If the student does not appeal within the five-class-day period, the recommended sanction will be automatically imposed. The faculty member may also appeal a decision of the department chair. The appeal procedures are the same as those previously outlined for the student.
  3. The vice president for Student Affairs may deny or uphold the appeal or direct the appeal to be heard by a hearing officer, a special interim board, or the University Judicial Board. The hearing officer or the UJB may accept, modify, or reduce the recommended sanction.
  4. Within five class days of the appeal hearing, the hearing officer/UJB must submit a written report of the decision to the student, faculty member, department chair, and the vice president for Student Affairs. The decision of the hearing officer/UJB is deemed final and will be implemented by the vice president for Student Affairs.
  5. Appeals to the sanction of expulsion must be submitted to the Office of the President. If necessary, the president will consult with legal counsel in these cases.

Approved University Senate 5/5/92

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