f) The Appeal Decision-Maker/Panel will collect any additional information or documentation needed regarding the approved appeals, and will render a decision no more than five (5) business days after the closure of the review and comment period described in subsection (d) above. g) A Notice of Appeal Outcome will be sent to all parties simultaneously, and will specify the finding and rational on each ground for appeal, any specific instructions for remand or reconsideration, and any sanctions that may result from the appeal. h) Notifications will be made in writing and may be delivered by mail or email. Once mailed/emailed and/or received in person, notice will be presumptively delivered. i) Once an appeal is decided, the outcome is final. Further appeals are not permitted. 2. Sanctions/Corrective Actions Status During the Appeal Any sanctions imposed by the Hearing Decision-Maker/Panel will remain in effect during the appeal process. Supportive measures may be reinstated, subject to the same supportive measure procedures outlined in Section VIII. If any of the sanctions are to be implemented immediately post-hearing, then emergency removal procedures (detailed in Section IX) for a hearing on the justification for doing so must be permitted within 48 hours of implementation. The College may still place holds on official transcripts, diplomas, graduations, and course registration pending the outcome of an appeal when the original sanctions included separation. XIII. PROCESS B/CIVIL RIGHTS A. Initial Complaint Assessment Following receipt of notice or a Complaint of alleged Prohibited Conduct, the TIXC engages in an initial assessment. The steps in an initial assessment can include: 1. If, after initial assessment of a written report or complaint, the TIXC determines that the report/complaint alleges Prohibited Conduct under this Procedure that does not constitute a Title IX/Sexual Harassment Offense, the case will move forward to the Process B/Civil Rights as described in this Section XIII. 2. If a formal Complaint is received, the TIXC assesses its sufficiency and works with the Complainant to make sure it is correctly completed. The TIXC/Civil Rights Investigator works with the Complainant to determine whether the Complainant prefers a supportive/remedial response, an informal resolution option, or a formal investigation process. 3. If notice is given, the TIXC seeks to determine if the person affected wishes to make a formal Complaint, and will assist them to do so, if desired. If they do not wish to do so, the TIXC determines whether to initiate a Complaint due to a compelling threat to the health and/or safety of any member of the College community.
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