Request an Appeal

 

The ULM Sexual Misconduct Policy affords both the complainant and respondent the opportunity to appeal the decision as a result of a Hearing on cases involving alleged sexual misconduct and power-based violence. Detailed information regarding the appeal process can be found in ULM' Sexual Misconduct and Power-Based Violence Grievance Procedures.

Appeals are limited to the following grounds:

Process A:

1. Procedural irregularity that affected the outcome of the matter;
    
2. New evidence that was not reasonably available at the time the determination regarding responsibility or dismissal was made, that could affect the outcome of the matter; and
    
3. The Title IX Coordinator, Investigator(s), or Decision-maker(s) had a conflict of interest or bias for or against Complainants or Respondents generally or the specific Complainant or Respondent that affected the outcome of the matter.

Process B:

1. Procedural irregularity that affected the outcome of the matter;
    
2. New evidence that was not reasonably available at the time the determination regarding responsibility or dismissal was made, that could affect the outcome of the matter; and
    
3. The Title IX Coordinator, Investigator(s), or Decision-maker(s) had a conflict of interest or bias for or against Complainants or Respondents generally or the specific Complainant or Respondent that affected the outcome of the matter;
    
4. The decision was not supported by a preponderance of evidence;
    
5. The sanctions were disproportionate to the findings.

 

To request an appeal complete the online form: Sexual Misconduct and Power-Based Violence Appeal Request Form.