Hi Mitch,

 

We would have the same approach as Liverpool John Moores. We have had staff unhappy with outcomes in the past and have emphasised the need for them to prove their case. We have improved our guidance for staff on what Assessment Offence Panels are looking for in terms of proof to try to better assist them in making the case and encouraged programmes to send a member of staff to Panels to speak on behalf of the programme team where appropriate.

 

Best,

 

Lucy

 

 

 

No we don’t allow staff to appeal against the outcome. If they have brought the case then the onus is on them to present the appropriate evidence to substantiate their case. The burden of proof is on the University and we wouldn’t consider it reasonable to permit the member of staff to appeal a decision reached by an approved university process.

 

 

 

Dear all

 

I have been asked to conduct some research on whether other HE institutions allow academic staff to lodge an appeal against a finding or misconduct or no misconduct, if they believe the Investigating Officer/Panel have come to an incorrect decision/penalty when considering a case they initially referred for suspected misconduct.  I imagine the grounds for criteria would be similar to the student’s right to appeal, i.e. the decision is incorrect, not all the evidence was considered or the penalty is not appropriate.

 

Please could you let me know via return email to [log in to unmask] if this clause is included in your Policy.  If not, has it been considered  and what was the reasoning for your decision to include or exclude.

 

Thank you everyone.                                                  

 

Regards

 

Mitch

 

Mitch Smith

Appeals, Complaints & Student Disciplinary Officer

The Student Matters Office

The University of Northampton

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Northampton  NN2 7AL

 

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