What is the difference between suspension and expulsion?
Suspension occurs when a student is removed from the university for a specified period of time. Expulsion is the permanent removal of the student from the university. Can my student appeal a decision or sanction? Yes. A student may appeal the hearing officer/judicial board decision. Appeals must be in writing, must specify reason(s) of the appeal (harsh or cruel sanction, unfair hearing, and/or new evidence), and must be received by the vice president for Student Affairs (Sutton Hall, Room 212), within ten calendar days following notification of the decision. The vice president of Student Affairs may deny the appeal, accept the appeal and amend the hearing outcome, or direct the appeal to be heard by a judicial board, special interim board, or by another hearing officer. Who has access to my student’s disciplinary file? At IUP, university administrators who are involved with disciplinary functions have access to a student’s disciplinary file. Your student may access the file as well as
Usually, the Board of Education will appoint an impartial hearing officer, such as someone from the community who does not work for the school district, to listen to reports about the incident from the school, the student and witnesses, and to make the decision whether or not to expel. In some cases, an impartial hearing board of more than one person may be appointed or three or more members of the Board of Education itself may conduct the hearing and make the decision. When can a Board of Education expel a child? A student must face expulsion proceedings if he or she: • Possesses a gun or other deadly weapon on school grounds or at a school activity. • Uses a firearm or other deadly weapon to commit a crime off school grounds. • Sells or attempts to sell illegal drugs, on or off school grounds. A student may be expelled if he or she: • Violates a school rule on school grounds or at a school activity. • Acts in a way that is disruptive or endangers other people or property on school gr
