GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK - Biola University

(1) Dean's Hearing:
The steps to be taken by the grievant to initiate such a hearing are as follows:
a) A written request for a hearing must be submitted to the Dean. If the grievance
involves a disciplinary action taken by the University, this request must be submitted within ten
(10) days from the time the student was informed that disciplinary action would be imposed. The
Dean may choose which of the disciplinary sanctions are to be implemented while the appeal is
in process.
b) The grievant must also submit to the Dean a written statement including all of the
issues and evidence to be considered, and a list of any witnesses. Issues omitted from this
statement may not be considered in the hearing.
c) The grievant will be notified in writing of the date, time and place of the Dean's
hearing.
d) The Dean's hearing will be conducted in an informal manner to the greatest extent
possible. The Dean will personally interview the grievant, any other witnesses, and will consider
all other relevant evidence presented.
e) The Dean will evaluate the testimony and evidence and prepare a written decision
in the matter, which will be communicated, to the grievant within 10 days of the hearing. The
decision of the Dean will be final and no further appeal is open to the student at Biola University.
(2) Committee Hearing:
The steps to be taken by the grievant to initiate such a hearing are as follows:
a) A written request for a committee hearing must be submitted by the grievant to
the Dean. If the grievance involves a disciplinary action taken by the University, this request
must be submitted within ten (10) days from the time the student was informed that disciplinary
action would be imposed. The Dean may choose which of the disciplinary sanctions are to be
implemented while the appeal is in process.
b) The committee will be composed of five (5) members, three (3) from University
faculty or staff, and two (2) students selected as follows:
The grievant will select one University faculty or staff member, the Dean selects
another and the grievant and the Dean together select a third member. All members
are to be selected from a list of faculty and staff members approved by the Provost.
The first two members are to be chosen not as advocates, but rather for their familiarity
with the kinds of issues involved in the case. All three members are to be impartial and
familiar with the policies and procedures of the University.
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