Any disciplinary
determination resulting in expulsion or suspension from the
university may be appealed to:
a. the Student Appeals Committee
b. the president of the university
Any disciplinary determination resulting in suspension from
university housing may be appealed to: the Student Appeals
Committee.
Any disciplinary determination resulting in any lesser sanction,
may be appealed to: the vice president for Student Affairs or
designee.
The basis for
appeal of a disciplinary sanction must be one of the following:
a. a flaw in the student's right of due process
b. evident bias in the decision of the hearing board
or the individual conducting an informal
investigation
c. inconsistent or overly severe sanction imposed
d. new evidence or insufficient consideration of all
aspects of the situation
The appeal should state the
charges against the student an the sanction imposed. The
student should address the central issue of the appeal directly,
as irrelevant information will not be considered. Also,
students should be sure to include what pertinent documentation
is needed to substantiate any claims.
Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Office of
Student Conduct and Civility Education by the deadline indicated
in the sanction letter. Failure to appeal within the allotted time will
render the original decision final and conclusive. Appeals
shall be decided upon the record of the original proceedings,
written letters submitted by the parties, and any further
information requested by the committee or individual responding
to the appeal.
The imposition of sanctions will not be deferred during the
appeal process unless the student presents a compelling reason
to the vice president for Student Affairs, or designee.
Appeals should be received by the Office of Student Conduct
and Civility Education in one of the following ways:
a. Delivered in person
to: Administration Building, Room 236
b. Sent via email to:
studentconduct@towson.edu
c. Mailed via US Mail to the Office of Student Conduct and
Civility Education, 8000 York Rd. Towson, MD 21252
Office of Student Conduct and Civility Education Administration Building, Room 236
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
8000 York Road | Towson, MD 21252 | 410-704-2000
