Non-Academic Appeals Committee

Purpose

The purpose of the Non-Academic Appeals Committee is to 鈥淭he purpose of the Non-Academic Appeals Committee is to ensure students the right of due process, providing for a fair, timely, and impartial hearing of disciplinary decisions, including those relating to Title IX of the Education Amendments of the 1972 Landmark Federal Civil Rights Law鈥� at the College.

Charter Sponsor

College Senate

Charter Contact

Senate Chair

Timeline

Standing

Membership

  • Aaron Lewis, At-Large Faculty - Chair
  • Michelle Kelly, At-Large Faculty
  • Jason Yager, At-Large Faculty
  • Ross Wittenberg, At-Large Faculty
  • Rich Kelly, At-Large Faculty
  • Sharon Zhone, Professional Staff
  • Sandy Cummings, Professional Staff
  • Nikki Benton, Professional Staff
  • Diana Stefanovich, Classified Staff
  • Brad Dixon, Classified Staff
  • Tina Trybalski, Classified Staff

Individual Committee Members Should

  • Be knowledgeable of campus regulations as outlined in the Student Handbook
  • Share availability with the Chairperson
  • Attend an appeal request meeting and/or hearing upon Chairperson鈥檚 request
  • Safeguard all appeal request meeting and/or hearing documents
  • Review packet before appeal request meeting and/or hearing
  • Participate in appeal request meeting and/or hearing by listening attentively and asking clarification questions
  • Participate in Committee's decision discussion.
  • Ensure confidentiality by not discussing any aspect of the hearing with anyone except fellow Committee members
  • Agree to step down from any case where a conflict of interest or bias may be perceived.

The Committee, Individually and As a Whole, Does Not

  • Engage in conversation with petitioner or Conduct Officer outside of the formal hearing
  • Act as investigators
  • Interrogate the individual
  • Recommend policy changes to Conduct Officers
  • Speak to any third party including parents or attorneys

Guiding Points

  • Safety of the entire campus community; students and staff must be taken into account during deliberations and when speaking to witnesses.
  • Be professional in the hearing and the deliberations.
  • Think beyond the sanction - try to make it an educational experience, when possible and reasonable.
  • The College recognizes the need to utilize progressive discipline when adjudicating incidents.