The USM Interim Sexual Harassment Policy And Procedures affords both the complaining party and the responding party the opportunity to appeal the decision as a result of a hearing on cases involving sexual harassment and retaliation.
There are four grounds on which a complainant or respondent may appeal as listed on the :
- Error in process
There was an error in the process that has impacted your ability to have a fair hearing.
- New information
Information was not reasonably available at the time of the hearing, which could have altered the outcome of the hearing, which is available during the appeals process. Such information could substantially impact the original finding or sanction(s): include a summary of such evidence when submitting this form.
- Inappropriate sanction(s)
The sanction(s) imposed by the hearing body is not appropriate based on the findings of fact for the case.
- Hearing officer/board bias
The hearing officer/board held a bias that impacted your ability to have a fair hearing.
Please complete the form below providing information and materials in support of your appeal. Please note that an appeal is not a re-hearing of the incident; do not summarize the incident in your appeal.