General Procedures Used During An Appeal Hearing.

         1. Written Appeal:

1. When is the written appeal due? - A written appeal must be received by the Officer within seven calendar days after the Student Charged has received notice of the sanction'(s). 

    b.   What do I include in the written appeal? - Such appeal shall be written by the Student 

charged appealing and shall state the issue'(s) being appealed and provide a detailed rationale.  The written appeal shall also request a review by the Committee.

    c.   Where do I deliver the written appeal? - The written appeal could be delivered to Office 
          of  Community Standards in 125 Upton Hall Gorham Maine 04038 or Fax (207)
          780-5304.

         2.  Who is going to hear my case?- Three to seven students who are randomly  chosen from  the 

              Student Conduct Committee (SCC) with the assistance of  a Faculty /Administrative Advisor will hear

              your case.

         3. What is the role of an Advisor to the Student? - If any party in the appeal hearing (e.g. student

              charged,  conduct office, or complainant) has an Advisor, that person's role is to assist and support

              that individual.  The Advisor may actively speak with the individual during the hearing, but may not

              speak to the Committee or ask questions during the hearing.  After the presentation of all evidence

              to the Committee, the Advisor, in place of the individual, may present arguments to the Committee

              on the applicability of this Code or the interpretation of any sections herein.

          4.  Who may serve as an Advisor?

                                                               i.      Student Advocate  

                                                    ii.      Parents or family member

                              iii.      Attorney

                              iv.      Faculty/staff member

                              v.       Friend

                              vi.     Any other person

5.  What can the Student Conduct Committee (SCC) do? - The Student Conduct Committee

  is a panel of students that hears appeals from other students found in violation of the Student

Conduct Code by the Student Conduct Officer.  The appellant/student can appeal the finding of

Conduct Officer, the sanctions imposed, or both the finding and the sanctions.  The Committee

has both the original and appellate jurisdictions, meaning the Committee can hear cases referred

directly to it and appeals of a decision.  The outcome of an appeal may result in a higher, lower,

the same, or no sanction at all being imposed.

6.  What will happen if the Student Conduct Committee (SCC) finds me responsible for a violation of the Student Conduct Code? -  If the Student Conduct Committee believes you have violated campus policy, a sanction will be imposed.  In deciding your appropriate sanction, the board will consider such factors as any current sanctions you are completing.

7.  How will I find out what the Student Conduct Committee decided? - After the hearing, the Student Conduct Committee will send you a letter.  The letter will explain if the board members found you not responsible or responsible for the charge(s) brought against you.  If the board members  found you responsible, your sanction will be explained along with a rationale for the sanction.

8.  What will my hearing be like?  Will it be like a trial? - Your hearing will be nothing like a trial.  No one will be cross-examined or interrogated.  Everyone will sit around a conference table in an informal atmosphere.  Board members and students are permitted to dress casually.  Although informal, there is structure and order followed in every hearing.  The administrator presenting charges, the accused student and witnesses will be given an opportunity to make oral statements before questions are asked.