Board of Governors Rule 1.6 and Title IX determine how WVU will address incidents of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, domestic misconduct, stalking and retaliation.
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BOG Rule 1.6 and Title IX Conduct Process
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BOG Rule 1.6 (Non-Title IX)
The Campus Student Code is intended to complement West Virginia University Board of Governors Governance Rule 1.6, Policy Regarding Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Domestic Misconduct, Stalking, Retaliation, and Relationships. The BOG Rule 1.6 Conduct Process is similar to the process for general conduct violations with exceptions identified in the Campus Student Code. You can review the BOG Rule 1.6 Process in Section 11 of the Campus Student Code.
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Title IX Sexual Harassment
The grievance procedure for complaints or reports of Title IX Sexual Harassment can be reviewed in Section 12 of the Campus Student Code.
Rule 1.6 Hearing Guide
Utilize this guide to learn important information about the Rule 1.6 hearing process.
Student Conduct Rule 1.6 Guide (pdf)
Appeals
Title IX Appeals
The Title IX Appeal Process can be reviewed in Section 12 of the Code of Student Conduct. Both parties may appeal in the Title IX Appeal Process.
Rule 1.6 Decision Appeals
Students you receive an outcome letter after a 1.6 related decision is made may appeal the decision and/or the imposed sanction within five (5) calendar days from the date that the Outcome Letter is sent. The entire Appeal Process can be reviewed in section 10 of the Campus Student Code. You can also learn how to appeal with our instructional Appeal Process video.
Utilize this
Appeal Letter Template to write your appeal letter for a Title IX or Rule 1.6 decision.
Reasons For Appeal of a BOG 1.6 / Title IX Violation:
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Procedural irregularity that affected outcome of the matter
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New evidence that could affect the outcome of the matter
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Conflict of interest or bias that affected the outcome of the matter.
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