V530.04 University Hearings and Appeals Board Policy

The University Hearings and Appeals Board is established for the purpose of providing an avenue of final appeal of a decision made by a university official or by an established university committee. The University Hearings and Appeals Board also acts as a hearing body in matters dealing with alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct.

Decisions of the Board are final.

In the case of appeal of an action of an established university committee, the appeal shall be limited to a review of the record of the initial hearing and supporting documents (except as required to explain the basis of new evidence) and for one or more of the following reasons.

To consider new evidence which may alter the decision.
To determine if the original hearing was conducted fairly and in accordance with published procedures.
To consider whether the sanctions imposed by the committee were appropriate and in accordance with policy.

Sponsored by: Vice President for Student Affairs

Reviewed: Winter 1996

Reviewed: Summer 2005

Revised Number: February 2010

Revised: May 2025