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2015-2016 Student Handbook 48 2. The Dean of Students will review the submitted material as quickly as is reasonably possible and, depending on the nature and seriousness of the grievance, may choose to adjudicate the matter himself/herself, forward the matter to the Student Remediation Committee (SRC), or form a Student Conduct Committee (SCC). After being reviewed, a decision will be rendered and the student will be notified. Note: the SRC does not meet during the summer or intersession. 3. Students who wish to appeal the decision rendered by the Dean of Students or SCC may do so through the Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment Management within three (3) business days of being notified of the original decision. In the typed written appeal, the student should articulate the reasons why he/she believes the matter should be readdressed based upon the following criteria: 1) Substantive errors in due process; 2) Presentation of new evidence/information that was not in the original submission and/or 3) Other outstanding factors. 4. The Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment Management, designee, or an appointed committee will review the appeal as quickly as is reasonably possible and make a final ruling on the matter. The student will be notified accordingly within the next 1-2 business days. Withdrawing During a Grievance Proceeding Although withdrawing from the Seminary may resolve certain student grievances, the Seminary may elect to continue the grievance process outlined above even if a student withdraws. Disciplinary Procedures for Non-Academic Concerns At any point in time, any member of the Denver Seminary community, as well as external constituents such as a family member, pastor, supervisor, etc., may submit a report of concern to the Dean of Students, who may then be assisted by other administrators to determine the appropriate response on behalf of the Seminary. Some situations may compel the Dean of Students to convene an ad hoc Student Conduct Committee (SCC), which will be assembled in such a way as to maintain impartiality toward the student in question throughout the process. The steps provided below outline the disciplinary process the Dean of Students and/or the SCC will follow: 1. Any student involved in the formal disciplinary process will be called upon to meet with the Dean of Students, designee, and/or SCC. The student will be notified of the date, time, and location of the meeting, and will be provided a written 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. No portions of the meeting may be electronically or digitally recorded, but the student is welcome to take notes. 3. The Dean of Students, designee, and/or the SCC will arrive at a decision of "Responsible," "Not Responsible" or "Inconclusive" for each alleged infraction based upon a preponderance of the information gathered. A determination 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.