A student wishing to appeal the LMU-CVM Dean’s decision must fill out the survey located here within five (5) working days of receiving notification of the decision under appeal. During the process of the appeal, the conditions set forth in the dean’s decision will stand (e.g., probation, dismissal/separation).
The Chair of the CVM Appeals Committee first determines if the appeal has merit based on the SPC Appeal Evaluation Rubric (located in the Student Services Canvas Organization). If the appeal meets the requirements set forth in the rubric, the Chair will convene the CVM Appeals Committee to review the appeal. The committee determines if the LMU-CVM policies and procedures relating to the case were followed and that no gross misapplication of fact occurred. The committee does not render a judgment on the Ethics and Honor Code violation or academic deficiencies, only that the proper policies and procedures were followed. They will meet with the student and if requested by the student, a Procedural Advocate, but not with witnesses or complainants.
The decision of the committee will be forwarded in writing by the chair to the Dean of LMU-CVM. The Dean of LMU-CVM will forward it to the student by email or certified mail to their last official address or hand-delivered with return receipt. All decisions of the Appeals Committee will be final and binding. No further option for appeal will be considered.
The CVM Appeals Committee has five (5) working days to finalize the case.