Final Action

The Vice President of Student Services at Las Positas College or the Dean of Students at Chabot College, upon receiving the findings of facts and recommendations of the Hearing Committee, shall render a written decision, which either (a) dismisses the charge, (b) reduces the discipline recommended by the Hearing Committee, or (c) sustains the recommendations of the Hearing Committee. Copies of this decision will be given to the Hearing Committee, the Vice President of Student Services, the President of the college, the student, the complainant and other appropriate administrative officials.

If the student is dissatisfied with the decision of the Chabot Dean of Students, a written appeal may be filed with the Vice President of Student Services within two (2) working days after being advised of the Dean of Students decision. Upon receipt of this appeal, the Vice President shall review the proceedings in consultation with the President of the college, conduct such investigation as is deemed appropriate. If the student is dissatisfied with the decision of Las Positas' Vice President of Student Services, a written appeal may be filed with the College President within two (2) working days after being advised of the Vice President of Student Services' decision. Upon receipt of this appeal, the President shall review the proceedings, conduct such investigation as is deemed appropriate. One of the following actions will be taken:

• Dismiss the charge.
• Reduce the recommended sanctions.
• Concur with the Dean of Students or Vice President of Student Services decision.

The decision of the Vice President of Student Services or the President is final in all actions prescribed in this Policy except expulsion, which is a decision of the Board of Trustees.

Pending final action on the charge, the student's status shall not be altered and the person shall be allowed to be present on campus and to attend class. The Dean of Students or the Vice President may rule otherwise if the student's presence is deemed to be of danger to the student or others, or places in jeopardy college functions or property.