After the SGARB Review

The SGARB’s findings and, if applicable, recommended sanction(s) are transmitted to CSSI.

In cases where the decision of SGARB falls outside of these procedures, including falling outside of past precedent of similar cases, CSSI, in consultation with the school/central department, may send the case back to SGARB for further consideration. The purpose of SGARB is to ensure a fair, transparent, and consistent process with each review.

Ideally, the student group involved is notified of the decision within ten (10) business days after CSSI reviews the decision. CSSI may require additional time to issue the outcome beyond the 10-business day deadline if necessary. Any delay will be communicated to the student leaders via e-mail. In addition, the appropriate governing council(s)/board(s) is notified of the final decision of the case subsequent to the organization’s notification.

If it is determined that the violation is the result of an individual’s action versus the organization’s actions, the board may recommend that the responsible individual be referred to CSSI/Dean’s Discipline for an individual review process.

In the event that additional University and/or school policy violations are discovered during the SGARB panel, the recognized student group may be held accountable for those violations. If any potential violations involving other groups not included in the SGARB process are discovered during the review process, the Co-Chairs of SGARB will file a report with that information to CSSI or the appropriate University office (e.g., OIE) no later than one (1) business day after the SGARB panel.           

Student groups may appeal SGARB’s finding of responsibility and/or sanction, but it is important to note that a disagreement with the finding or sanction(s) is not a ground for appeal. There are three grounds for appeal (see pages 18-19).