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H. Written Determination Based on all relevant evidence obtained during the investigation and hearing, the decision -maker shall issue a written determination. The written determination will include a determination of responsibility as well as a written finding of facts. The determination will include a description of the procedure from Formal Complaint through hearing and clearly state a conclusion regarding whether the alleged conduct occurred as alleged or at all and support each conclusion with the rationale relied upon. The written determination will also indicate the sanctions imposed on the Respondent and whether remedies will be provided to the Complainant. Following a determination of responsibility, appropriate corrective action will be taken, and UEI will take steps to prevent recurrence. Sanctions will be determined on a case -by -case basis. Possible sanctions may include, but are not limited to: • Warning: Notice, in writing, that continuation or repetition of the misconduct may be cause for additional disciplinary action. Disciplinary Probation: Exclusion from participation in privileged activities for a specified period of time. Additional restrictions or conditions may also be imposed. Violations of the terms of disciplinary probation or any other UEI policy violations may result in further disciplinary action. • Restriction on Contact: Restricting the Respondent from contacting the Complainant. • Suspension: Exclusion from UEI premises, attending classes, and other privileges or activities for a specified period of time. Expulsion: Permanent termination of student status and exclusion from UEI premises, privileges, and activities. • Termination: Termination of employment*. • Other: Other sanctions may be imposed instead of, or in addition to, those specified here. • Multiple Sanctions: More than one of the sanctions listed above may be imposed for any single violation. *Employees are also subject to processes and discipline determined by the campus under the applicable policies outlined in the Team Member Handbook, which are separate and apart from the Title IX process and not constrained by the outcome of the Title IX process. The determination will be sent simultaneously to the parties along with information to both parties regarding the process of filing an appeal. I. Appeals Either party is permitted to file a written appeal of a determination regarding responsibility within ten (10) calendar days after receiving the written determination. The written appeal must be limited to 10 pages, double spaced, 12-point font. A party is permitted to appeal only based on the following grounds: • Procedural irregularity that affected the outcome; • New evidence that was not reasonably available when the determination of responsibility was made that could affect the outcome; or • The Title IX personnel had a general or specific conflict of interest or bias that affected the outcome. The appeal will be ruled on by the applicable Regional Vice President of Operations or another trained designee. The parties will be informed in writing of the outcome of any appeal within thirty (30) days of receipt of the appeal. The appeal decision is final. J. Time Frame for Completion of Entire Grievance Process Generally, the grievance process consists of filing a Formal Complaint, investigation, hearing, determination (including sanctions and remedies as applicable) and appeal. The grievance process, barring extenuating circumstances, will conclude within ninety (90) days from the date a Formal Complaint is filed. However, the length of time will vary, making the grievance process shorter or longer depending on the complexity of the Investigation, the severity and extent of the alleged Sexual Harassment, the quantity and availability of witnesses, and other factors of significance that may affect the length of the investigation. Any delay or extension of the grievance process will be temporary, limited and for good cause and UEI shall notify the parties of the reason for any short-term delay or extension.