Purpose and Grounds for Appeal
The purpose of the appeal process is to provide the opportunity for questioning the appropriateness of actions resulting from a Formal Resolution. It is not the purpose of the appeal process to provide for a new hearing at a higher administrative level.
A decision may be appealed based on the following grounds: (a) a violation of due process or (b) a material deviation from Substantive and Procedural Standards adopted by the UNC Board of Governors, as set forth in UNC Policy Manual 700.4.1 – Policies on Minimum Substantive and Procedural Standards for Student Disciplinary Proceedings.
Filing an Appeal
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Appeals must be submitted within five (5) days of the notice of the decision letter. In extenuating circumstances, an extension of time may be granted by the Director. A request for an extension of time must be made in writing and approved by the Director.
The appeal must clearly state the grounds on which it is based and present specific reasons or justifications to support the appeal.
Resolving an Appeal
The Appeals Board or Administrator may rule on the appeal upon receipt, or appoint a committee to recommend action on the appeal.
The Appeals Board or Administrator may issue one of the following decisions: (a) uphold the finding(s) of responsibility and outcome(s); (b) uphold the finding(s) of responsibility and reduce, but not eliminate, the outcome(s); or (c) remand the case to the same or a new Board or Hearing Administrator.
A decision must be made within fifteen (15) days after the appeal is received by the Appeals Board or Administrator. Notice of the decision must be delivered in writing to the Respondent within five (5) days of the decision.
The decision of the Appeals Board or Administrator is final and cannot be appealed further unless additional appellate opportunities are provided in The Code of the University of North Carolina.
