[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?WesternOregonUniv&layout_id=10″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Submit an Appeal” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_tabs _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_tab title=”Appeal Requirements” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The respondent may appeal decisions reached at a hearing. The appeal must be filed within five (5) working days following the date the Office of Student Conduct sends notice of the adjudication results. Appeals may be delivered, in writing, to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs or the Office of Student Conduct, via email to studentconduct@wou.edu,<\/a> or by filling out the online form<\/a>. An appeal form must include a specific justification for the appeal as listed in the Code of Student Responsibility<\/a> as a reason for appeal.<\/p>\n In hearings involving a complainant or survivor of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct, the survivor may appeal decisions reached at a hearing if the survivor believes the decision is not in compliance with University standards. The appeal must be filed within five (5) working days following the date the Office of Student Conduct sends notice of the hearing results. An appeal form must include a specific justification for the appeal as listed in the Code of Student Responsibility<\/a> as a reason for appeal.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Reasons for Appeal” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Except as required to explain the basis of new information, an appeal will be limited to a review of the accurate record of the initial adjudication and supporting documents for one or more of the following purposes:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Potential Appeal Outcomes” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Appeals Body may make the following decisions:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Routes of Appeal” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Vice President for Student Affairs will hear appeals of hearings with the Student Conduct Committee and appeals of adjudications with the Director of Student Conduct, Dean of Students, or designee.<\/p>\n The Director of Student Conduct will hear appeals of adjudications with the University Housing Resident Directors and Residential Conduct Board.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Appeal Procedure” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Appeals Body must consider the appeal based on the record, with no new evidence considered, except new evidence that meets the requirements noted above. If new evidence becomes available, the Appeals Body must remand the case to a new hearing with the original hearing body. The Office of Student Conduct must provide a complete and accurate record of the original hearing to the Appeals Body. The Appeals Body may, but is not required to, meet with the person appealing the decision.<\/p>\n Upon receipt of the appeal, the Appeals Body may suspend any or all sanctions pending its decision.<\/p>\n Within ten (10) working days following receipt of a complete appeal, the Appeals Body will notify the student submitting the appeal in writing of the results of the appeal.<\/p>\n A respondent and complainant are each allowed only one route of appeal, specified in the Code of Student Responsiblity. Once an individual has submitted an appeal and a decision has been reached regarding that appeal by the Appeals Body, the individual cannot submit an additional appeal regarding the same case.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Submit an Appeal Appeal RequirementsReasons for…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":665,"featured_media":0,"parent":853,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"An appeal is not a new hearing and the hearing body has no obligation to meet with you.\u00a0 Therefore, it is imperative that you complete the appeal form accurately and with as much detail as possible.\u00a0 The appeal body will review the case information to determine if one or more of the following conditions exist:\n\n
\n
\n \t