All student conduct decisions in this chapter are made using the preponderance of evidence standard of proof. These decisions become final after 21 calendar days from the date of notification to the student unless a written appeal is filed prior to that final date. Decisions to document a complaint without a sanction are not eligible for appeal. All decision notifications by the student conduct officer, student conduct board, conduct review officer, or president will include a statement of the decision, a summary of relevant facts upon which the decision was based, and the procedures for appealing that decision if applicable. The notification will be personally delivered, sent electronically to the student's college email address, or by mail to the student's most recent address on file with the college within 21 calendar days of the student conduct proceeding. Students are responsible for promptly notifying the college of changes to their mailing address.

(1) Decisions of findings or sanctions by the student conduct officer (SCO) which do not include sanctions of expulsion, suspension for more than 10 business days, withholding or revocation of a degree or certificate, or loss of recognition of a student organization may be appealed to the conduct review officer (CRO).

(2) Decisions of findings on all violations of the student code of conduct which include sanctions of expulsion, suspension for more than 10 business days, withholding or revocation of a degree or certificate, or loss of recognition of a student organization can be appealed to the student conduct board (SCB).

(3) Decisions of findings or sanctions from the CRO or SCB may be appealed to the college president. Decisions made by the college president are final.