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

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

A Appeal Grounds

Appeals are limited to the following grounds:

1. A procedural irregularity affected the outcome of the matter
2. There is new evidence that was not reasonably available at the time the determination regarding responsibility was made that could affect the outcome of the matter
3. The Senior Director of Student Experience and Title IX Coordinator, Investigator(s), or Decision-maker(s) had a conflict of interest or bias for or against Complainants or Respondents generally or the specific Complainant or Respondent that affected the outcome of the matter
4. The Decision-maker’s Final Determination is substantially contrary to the weight of the evidence in the record (applicable to sanctions of suspension, expulsion, or termination-level offenses, only)
5. The sanctions fall outside the range of sanctions designated for this offense, considering the cumulative conduct/disciplinary record of the Respondent (applicable to sanctions of suspension, expulsion, or termination-level offenses, only)