TAMIU Student Handbook 2021-2022

Page 61 of 91 After receiving the written request for an appeal, the Provost or a designee may: 1. Deny the request for an appeal and the Honor Council decision will be final. 2. Accept the appeal and ask the Honor Council to reconvene and hear the case again with the new information. a. If the Provost grants the appeal upon a procedural irregularity, the Provost can reverse the decision. Section 10.22 Appeal of Sanctions other than Separation from the University If the Provost or a designee finds that there is adequate basis for an appeal: 1. The Provost will hear the case and render a decision. 2. The Provost’s decisions are final. Section 10.23 Appeal of Separation from the University A student who receives a sanction of expulsion, dismissal, or suspension by the Honor Council of an appeal has 10 University business days upon receiving notification from the University to appeal sanction. 1. The Provost will hear the case and render a decision. 2. THE SCCE will notify the student of the decision rendered by the Provost. 3. The decision of the Provost is final. ARTICLE 11. SANCTIONS The University reserves the right, through fair process, to impose disciplinary and academic sanctions on students who have violated the Student Code of Conduct. Any sanction described belowmay be placed on deferred status. Please review TAMIU Rule 08.01.01.L1, Civil Rights Complaint and Appeal Process for the range of sanctions for violations of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct. The list below is not exhaustive. Campus Housing Probation : An official notice that the student’s conduct is in violation of residence hall rules, University Apartments rules and/or University rules and that more stringent student conduct sanctions, including removal from housing, may result if future violations occur. Community/University Service : A student may be offered an opportunity to complete a specified number of hours of Community/University Service in lieu of or in addition to other sanctions.