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Appeal Procedures

Procedures for Appeal of a Formal Resolution Decision
The complainant or the respondent may appeal the outcome of a formal resolution. In order for an appeal to be considered, it must first meet one of the following criteria: 
  • Information is now available that was not available at the time of the initial investigation; or
  • A procedural error occurred during the formal resolution process
Dissatisfaction with the outcome of the hearing is not acceptable as the basis for an appeal.
 
Appeals
  • Must be in writing and submitted via the appellant’s campus email account to the Title IX Coordinator (Laura Neff at lneff@louisburg.edu).
  • Appellant must file the written appeal within three (3) business days from the date of the notification to the appellant of the conclusion of the formal resolution process.
  • The conclusion of the formal resolution process is marked by either the Title IX Coordinator informing the complainant and respondent that there was no finding of responsibility after the investigation OR the Title IX Coordinator informing the complainant and respondent of the sanctions/status assigned, whichever comes later.
  • Appeals must state the criteria used for the basis of the appeal and provide relevant information/documentation to support the appeal.
 
Once an Appeal Has Been Received
The Title IX Coordinator shall review the written appeal to determine if it meets one of the stated criteria for an appeal. If the appeal is not based on one of the above criteria, the Title IX Coordinator shall notify the appellant of such and deny the appeal. If the appeal meets criteria, the Title IX Coordinator will convene the College Review Board.
 
The members of the College Review Board shall be:
  • One representative from the faculty (appointed by the Vice President of Academic Life, Dean of Faculty).
  • The Registrar
  • One staff member (appointed by the President)
  • The College Review board could elect to have a representative from the Office of Student Life present to present findings from the conduct body.
  • The Title IX Coordinator shall serve as a non-voting chair of the Committee.
  • Three committee members are required for a quorum for all meetings.
 
The College Review Board shall meet within ten (10) business days to consider and decide on the appeal: 
  • The College Review Board shall consider all documentation and information from all applicable sources in reaching their decision.
  • The College Review Board will not rehear the case, but will use available information to determine if the appeal has merit.
  • A decision to grant an appeal shall be on the basis of a consensus.
  • Upon reaching a decision, the Title IX Coordinator shall within two (2) business days notify the student and applicable offices of the decision via email.
  • The decision of the College Review Board is final in all cases.