Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Graduate/Professional Degree Programs 2024–2025 216 e. When all evidence has been heard and witnesses questioned, the chair will call the student into the hearing room. f. The chair will introduce the student to the board members. g. The student will have an opportunity to present the student’s appeal, provide statements and evidence in defense of the alleged violation(s), appeal the degree of disciplinary action, summarize the student’s position, and respond to any questions from the board members. h. The chair will then dismiss the student from the hearing. i. The board members will render a decision on the student’s appeal by a majority vote of the voting members in attendance. The board may delay the vote if it determines that additional information or facts are needed before a vote. j. The chair will participate in the voting process only in the case of a tie or if the chair is counted to make a quorum. 6. Notification of the Appeals Board Decision The decision of the Appeals Board will be forwarded, in writing, by the chair to the dean who will forward it to the student by certified mail to the student’s last official address or hand delivered with receipt. All decisions of the Appeals Board will be final and binding. No further option for appeal will be considered.
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