TAMIU Student Handbook 2022-2023

Page 48 of 92 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. Section 9.11 UDAP Appeal Decision UDAP will review the record for the case, the appeal request, and any submitted responses and replies outlined in section 58.3. In cases where the appeal is based on new information, UDAP will also review the relevant new information. UDAP may take any of the following actions after reviewing the appeal: • Uphold the outcome/sanction(s) imposed by the original Student Conduct Panel or Student Conduct Administrator; • Modify the sanction(s) imposed by original Student Conduct Panel or Student Conduct Administrator; • Remand the case in whole or in part if sufficient new information is presented that may have materially altered the decision of the original Student Conduct Panel or Student Conduct Administrator, and was not or could not have been known at the time of the original student conduct conference; or • Remand the case in whole or in part, if UDAP determines that a procedural error occurred, with an instruction to correct the procedural error or omission. Upon correction of the error or omission, a Student Conduct Panel or Student Conduct