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2018-2019 Student Handbook 39 the accusing party has reservations, alternative steps will be explored to inform the responding party of the grievance. 4. If it is determined that additional information is needed, an investigation will be launched wherein all appropriate parties will be interviewed and testimonials will be considered. 5. After concluding the investigation and considering all available information, an outcome will be rendered and the student(s) will be notified. Details about the role of a hearing panel are provided in the following section entitled "Formal Disciplinary Proceedings". 6. Students who wish to appeal the decision rendered by the Dean of Students or hearing panel may do so by submitting a petition to the Office of the Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment Management within three (3) business days of receiving the rendered outcome. In the appeal the student must articulate the reasons why he/she believes the matter should be readdressed based upon the following criteria: i. Substantive errors in due process ii. Presentation of new evidence/information that was not in the original submission iii. Other outstanding factors. 7. The Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment Management or an appointed committee will review the appeal as quickly as is reasonably possible and make a final ruling on the matter, and the student will be notified accordingly within the next 1-3 business days. Formal Disciplinary Proceedings When a determination has been made that a grievance should be adjudicated by a hearing panel, a Student Conduct Committee will be formed and the following procedure will be followed: 1. Any student involved in the formal disciplinary process will be called upon to meet with the Dean of Students, designee, and/or Conduct Committee. The student will be notified of the date, time, and location of the meeting, and will be provided a summary of the alleged concern(s) as well as an opportunity to respond. 2. The student may invite one confidential advisor of their choosing as a silent supporter, but the supporter may not be someone outside the Denver Seminary community and may not be an attorney. If desired, and in advance of the hearing, the student may request permission to record the meeting. 3. The Dean of Students, designee, and/or the Conduct Committee will arrive at a decision of "Responsible," "Not Responsible" or "Inconclusive" for each alleged infraction based upon a preponderance of the information gathered. A decision regarding the student's continuance at the Seminary will also be rendered, and the student will be notified of these outcomes as soon as is reasonably possible. *For information about decisions on matters related to sexual misconduct or Title IX, please refer to the Denver Seminary Sexual Misconduct Policy (Section IX). 4. Students who wish to appeal the decision rendered by the Dean of Students, designee, or Conduct Committee may do so by submitting their petition to the Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment Management within three (3) business days from the time he/she was notified of the original decision. The appeal must be typed and submitted via email, and the student must articulate the reasons why he/she believes the matter should be readdressed based upon the following criteria: