The SGARB Review Panel

Following the fact-finding process, CSSI will partner with the relevant school/central department to convene the SGARB. The SGARB will convene a review panel to meet the following goals:

• Create a space for discussion between SGARB, CSSI Fact Finder, and the responding recognized student group leadership.
• Address questions to the CSSI Fact Finder for any points of clarification needed regarding their investigative report.
• Allow the student group to provide a statement regarding the report and the alleged violations.
• Allow the panel to ask any additional questions needed to make their determination (both for the student group and the CSSI Fact Finder).

The SGARB will review all evidence provided through the review panel process and will determine whether the recognized student group is responsible for each alleged violation of University and/or school policy. If the recognized student group is found in violation, the SGARB will determine the appropriate sanction(s) given the facts and based on past precedent. SGARB co-chairs will provide an outcome letter to CSSI to be updated in the Maxient file. CSSI will inform the recognized student group of the SGARB panel’s outcome through Maxient, copying the co-chairs of SGARB and the school’s Dean of Students (for schools), AVP Student Affairs (for IGB), or appropriate central administrative oversight (central councils/boards). A recognized student group will be deemed to have violated University policy if SGARB concludes that the evidence presented supports the charges against the recognized student group and based on the preponderance of evidence it is more likely than not a violation occurred. A simple majority is needed of at least 4 voting committee members (2 students and 2 professionals), who constitute the SGARB’s quorum. If there is a tie vote, the co-chairs of the committee will make the final decision based on evidence presented. If the co-chairs are unable to assist in a resolution a new panel may ultimately need to be convened.