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• New information directly related to the case that was unavailable during the investi gation period or during the hearing itself.

• Procedural error that might have affected the decision.

• Sanction imposed is disproportionate to the violation.

• The purpose of the appeal is not to rehear the underlying case; rather, it is to determine if there is sufficient information presented to allow a reconsideration of the Hearing Board’s decision.

• Appeals must be made, in writing, to the Vice President/ Dean of Students and Vice Presi- dent for Student Affairs within 5 business days of the notification of the decision.

• The Vice President/Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Affairs may decide the appeal or ask the original Hearing Board to reconsider the case based on new infor- mation presented.

• The Vice President/Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Affairs will review the appeal and render its decision within 10 business days after receiving the notice of appeal.

• The decision of the Vice President/Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Affairs is final.

Guidelines for Sanctions

Sanctions preserve individual and institutional safety and integrity and, whenever possible and appropriate, help offenders to learn from their mistakes. Individuals found to be in vio-lation of sexual misconduct offenses involving penetration will likely face a recommended sanction of suspension or expulsion. Individuals found to be in repeat violation for sexual misconduct offenses will likely face a recommended sanction of suspension or expulsion The Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Affairs (DoS/VPSA) maintains a record of all disciplinary hearings and sanctions applied, and these are admissible in subsequent student conduct proceedings involving the student(s) in question. Violations of the Honor Code may have an effect on eligibility for academic prizes and honors, eligibility to hold a student leadership position, participation and/or status in the room selection process, law school applications, security clearances, etc.