Eagle Guide Student Handbook - Coppin State University Homepage
Eagle Guide Student Handbook - Coppin State University Homepage
Eagle Guide Student Handbook - Coppin State University Homepage
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which occurred constitutes inappropriate, unlawful or unauthorized conduct by a <strong>Coppin</strong><br />
faculty or staff member.<br />
d. A copy of the Step One Report shall be sent to the Grievant and the <strong>Coppin</strong> faculty or<br />
staff member(s) who were alleged to have participated in the misconduct, and to the<br />
appropriate body (Academic Affairs, and Human Resources) for their appropriate action.<br />
e. If the Grievant is not satisfied with the Step One Finding(s), the Grievant may, within 5<br />
working days from receipt of the report, appeal the decision to Step Two.<br />
2. Step Two - Hearing Before the Judicial Appeals Board<br />
a. An appeal of a Step One Finding(s) shall be in writing and signed by the Grievant and<br />
shall state the reason(s) for the appeal and contain a concise statement of all facts in<br />
support of the appeal. The Grievant shall also attach to the appeal any documents in<br />
support of the appeal.<br />
b. Within 5 work days from receipt of an appeal from a Step One Finding(s), the Judicial<br />
Appeals Board shall notify the Grievant, the faculty or staff member(s) alleged to have<br />
participated in the misconduct, and any witnesses of the date of the hearing.<br />
c. The Judicial Appeals Board Chairperson shall serve as the Hearing Officer and shall<br />
commence a hearing within 10 work days of receipt of the appeal from Step One.<br />
d. At the hearing, the Judicial Affairs Advisor shall present evidence in support of the report<br />
finding(s) rendered at Step One. The Grievant shall present evidence in support of the<br />
appeal.<br />
e. Both the Judicial Affairs Advisor and the Grievant shall have the opportunity to make<br />
opening and closing statements, introduce written evidence, examine and cross-examine<br />
witnesses, and offer testimony. Additionally, the Judicial Affairs Advisor/Provost or<br />
designee may question the Grievant, the Judicial Appeal Board Chairperson, and any<br />
witnesses.<br />
f. Within five (5) work days following the conclusion of the hearing, the Vice President for<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Affairs shall issue a written report as to the facts which occurred, whether the<br />
conduct which occurred constitutes inappropriate, unlawful or unauthorized behavior by<br />
<strong>Coppin</strong> staff or faculty member.<br />
g. Copy of the Step Two Finding(s) shall be sent to the Grievant and the <strong>Coppin</strong> faculty or<br />
staff member(s) who were alleged to have participated in the misconduct, and to the<br />
appropriate body (Academic Affairs, and Human Resources) for their appropriate action.<br />
h. If the Grievant is not satisfied with the Step Two findings, the Grievant may, within 5<br />
work days from receipt of the decision, appeal the report to Step Three.<br />
Step Three – President<br />
a. An appeal of a Step Two Finding(s) shall be filed with the President. The Grievance<br />
shall be in writing and signed by the Grievant and shall state the reason(s) for the appeal<br />
and contain a concise statement of all facts in support of the appeal. The Grievant shall<br />
also attach to the appeal any documents in support of the appeal.<br />
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