TAMIU Student Handbook 2021-2022

Page 47 of 91 new investigation or a full re-hearing of the case. The review is limited to the specific grounds outlined in this grievance procedure. The appeal request must state the specific grounds for the appeal and include all supporting documentation. Supporting documentation may be typed, reproduced material, or other material directly related to the basis for appeal. Civil Rights appeals follow different procedures as outlined in Univeristy Rule 08.01.01.L1 Civil Rights Complaint and Appeal Process . Academic violation appeals differ from other disciplinary matters. For more information on academic grade appeals, go to the Student Handbook - Classroom Behavior & Academic Disputes. Section 9.08 Bases for an Appeal An appeal may be based only upon one or more of the following grounds. 1. Procedural error: A procedural error or omission that significantly impacted the outcome; 2. New information: New information, unknown or unavailable during the original student conduct conference or at the time of the original decision that could have significantly impacted the outcome; 3. Severity of the sanctions: The appropriateness or severity of the sanctions. Section 9.09 The Appeals Panel University Disciplinary Appeal Panel (UDAP) members are appointed by the Vice President of Student Success, and a panel assembled to decide an appeal typically will consist of a the Chair, and two (2) administrator. The chairperson is a non-voting member of UDAP and only participates in the deliberations of the panel to consult panelists regarding University Rules and Procedures. Concerns of bias or conflict of interest must be brought to the attention of the Vice President of Student Success, in writing, within three University business days of notice of the panel members. New panel member(s) may be selected from other University areas/divisions to ensure fair and objective appeal process. Section 9.10 Appeal Request Review The chairperson will review appeal requests to determine whether one or more bases for appeal are supported by the appeal documents. If sufficient grounds have not been demonstrated, the chairperson may deny the appeal request or a portion of it. If the chairperson determines that there is a clear procedural error, the chairperson may refer the case back to the office with case jurisdiction to correct the error.