A student has the right to dispute a disciplinary decision of the Department Chair. A student who wishes to make an appeal must notify the Dean of Academic Affairs in writing and must provide a full explanation of the reasons for appealing in writing within one week of being notified of the decision.
Appeal hearings take place before a committee called together by the Dean of Academic Affairs and can be elevated to the Executive Director. A student is entitled to be represented or assisted throughout the appeal process by an advocate who may be a friend, relative, or legal counsel. The student is entitled to explain the reasons for appealing either orally or in writing, and the student may call witnesses. The Department Chair is also present and puts forth the reasons for the original decision.
The members of the committee may ask questions of both the student and the Department Chair. The Dean of Academic Affairs will notify the student of the final decision in writing within a week of the hearing.