Any dismissal, sanction, or remedy implemented by a responsible office following referral by the Title IX Coordinator is appealable only through the respective offices, and in accordance with that office’s policies and procedures.
Appeals under Section II.2
If a student wishes to appeal a decision, they may submit an appeal to the Dean of Students for review. The request for appeal must be initiated in writing within 48 hours of the decision and must state the reason for the appeal. Appeals may be submitted on the following bases: (a) procedural irregularity that affected the outcome of the matter; (b) new evidence that was not available at the time of the hearing; (c) the decision reached was not supported by the information provided in the hearing; and/or (d) the imposed sanction(s) is unduly severe compared to the nature of the violation. The Dean of Students or a substitute designated by the Dean of Students will review the appeal. The resulting finding will stand as final in the matter.
Appeals under Section II.3
If a staff employee wishes to appeal a decision, they may submit a request for appeal in writing to the President for review. The decision of the President will stand as final.
If a faculty employee wishes to appeal a decision, they may submit a request for appeal in writing to the President, who will transmit the record of the case to the Board of Trustees. The process will be followed as outlined in the Georgetown College Faculty Handbook. The decision of the Board of Trustees will stand as final.