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/Institutions/Coker-University/json/2025-2026/Student-Handbook.json

XXIV Deliberation and Determination

After closing statements from the Parties, the Decision-maker will deliberate in closed session to determine whether the Respondent is responsible for the alleged Policy violation(s) based on the standard of evidence. If a panel is used, a simple majority vote is required to determine the Finding. Deliberations are not recorded.

 

When there is a Finding of responsibility on one or more of the allegations, the Decision-maker may then consider the previously submitted party impact and/or mitigation statement(s) in determining appropriate sanction(s). The Senior Director of Student Experience and Title IX Coordinator will ensure that each of the Parties has an opportunity to review any submitted impact and/or mitigation statement(s) once they are submitted.

 

The Decision-maker will also review any pertinent conduct history provided and will determine the appropriate sanction(s) in consultation with other appropriate administrators, as required.

 

The Decision-maker will then prepare a written statement detailing all Findings and Final Determinations, the rationale(s) explaining the decision(s), the evidence used in support of the determination(s), the evidence not relied upon in the determination(s), any credibility assessments, and any sanction(s) and rationales explaining the sanction(s) and will deliver the statement to the Senior Director of Student Experience and Title IX Coordinator.

 

This statement must be submitted to the Senior Director of Student Experience and Title IX Coordinator within five (5) business days of the end of deliberations unless the Senior Director of Student Experience and Title IX Coordinator grants an extension. If an extension is granted, the Senior Director of Student Experience and Title IX Coordinator will notify the Parties.