ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT MANUAL - SUNY Cortland

Similarly, if a student denies the charge, the Provost will refer the matter to the Academic GrievanceTribunal which shall conduct a hearing. Upon receipt of the charge, the Chairperson of the AGT shallestablish a time and place for the hearing. The hearing must begin before 20 working days haveelapsed from the Chairperson's receipt of the referral except when extraordinary circumstancesrequire a delay. Such determination should be made by the Chairperson. (See Section 340.04,Procedures No. 1 for additional information). At least five working days in advance of the hearing thestudent shall receive a written notice by certified, restricted mail (unless the student signs a formwaiving this notice) including: 1) the time and place of the hearing, 2) a copy of the disclosure andnotification form, 3) a copy of supporting evidence, and 4) a notification of his/her rights andresponsibilities. (See Section 340.04).If guilt is established through either admission or a hearing, the Provost shall review the student'spast academic and disciplinary records and then, in consultation with the instructor, assign a penalty.The student has the right to file an appeal of the decision and/or sanction with the President's Officewithin five working days after official notification. Grounds for appeal are limited to claims of bias,procedural infractions and/or new evidence. Final action on appeals will be taken by the Presidentwithin 10 working days. If innocence is established, all records will be expunged.12