Suffolk Law Student Handbook

employment from the institution, see Appendix B (Student and Student Organization Sanctions) and Appendix C (Employee Discipline). More than one of the sanctions listed in Appendix B may be imposed for any single violation. Other sanctions/discipline may be imposed instead of or in addition to those specified in Appendix B and C. The list is provided by way of example only, and it is not intended to be exhaustive. In addition to the sanctions/discipline set forth in Appendix B for students, a responsible finding for Sexual Misconduct may result in forfeiture of all University scholarships, financial aid, or monies paid. In determining Sanction(s)/Discipline, all relevant information, including, but not limited to, the Respondent’s present demeanor, past disciplinary record, the nature of the misconduct, and the severity of any damage, injury, or harm resulting from the misconduct will be considered. Sanction(s)/Discipline do not become effective until the appeals process is completed; however, any interim sanctions/measures imposed remain in effect during the appeal period. The University may, in its discretion and in accordance with applicable student privacy laws, report sanctions to institutions or agencies to which the Respondent is applying or transferring. This includes, but is not limited to professional licensure agencies (including bar authorities), employers, and other educational institutions. XIII. Appeal Both the Respondent and the Complainant may submit a request to appeal a finding in a Sexual Misconduct matter no later than five (5) business days after notification of the finding by the Director of Title IX Compliance. Notification of the finding is deemed to have occurred according to the date on which the written finding is mailed, an e-mail is sent, a telephone conversation takes place, or a written message is delivered advising the Respondent of this information. A request to appeal by either party shall be submitted in writing to the Director of Title IX Compliance. A request for appeal will be considered only for a failure to follow the process or procedures outlined in the Sexual Misconduct Policy that significantly impacted the outcome; or if new information, not available at the time of the investigation or review process, is now available and the new information could substantially impact the original finding. The appealing party must include a statement of why the additional information should be considered and why it was not presented originally, including the specific process and/or procedure(s) that were allegedly not followed.

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