Denver Seminary

2022-2023 Student Handbook 56 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 Title IX--Harassment-Free Workplace and Campus Policy. 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 reason(s) 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 5. The Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment Management will review the appeal as quickly as is reasonably possible and may address the appeal personally or assemble a committee to adjudicate. The student will be notified as to whether or not the appeal warrants a meeting. The decision of the Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment Management is final, and the student will be notified accordingly within 1-3 business days after an outcome has been rendered. Disciplinary Sanctions Students found responsible for violations are subject to enrollment sanctions, including but not limited to: disciplinary warning, disciplinary probation, suspension, or dismissal. Students may also be assigned action- based sanctions designed to assist their growth, such as counseling or training. Action-based sanctions will be reviewed to determine if they have been completed or if additional action is warranted. Withdrawing During a Grievance or Disciplinary Procedure Withdrawing from the Seminary will not in and of itself resolve a disciplinary matter or grievance, nor will it interrupt the disciplinary processes outlined above. Adjudication proceedings will continue even if a student withdraws from the Seminary. Provisional Disciplinary Measures In cases where the safety or wellbeing of Denver Seminary faculty, staff, students, or their family is determined to be potentially at-risk due to the actions/behaviors of a student, the seminary may institute provisional measures until a final outcome has been determined. Temporary Suspension A student who is temporarily suspended cannot enroll in classes, including online classes, or engage the curriculum. Students who are in research or project phases of their program may privately continue working on their thesis or project but may not utilize seminary resources while on suspension unless otherwise authorized to do so. Campus Exclusion

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