Appeal of Final Outcome Letter or Dismissal Letter Form

Appeal of Final Outcome Letter or Dismissal Letter

This is the Appeal of Final Outcome Letter or Dismissal Letter Form to be submitted to be considered by the Title IX Office.

Appeal of Final Outcome Letter or Dismissal Letter Form

Instructions for filling out this form: Both Complainant and Respondent may appeal a decision of the Review Panel, an accommodation, and any mandatory or discretionary dismissal. A party may commence an appeal by submitting their Statement of Appeal to the Title IX Coordinator within (5) business days of the Final Outcome Letter, Dismissal Letter, or appealable issue. Appeals may be brought only upon one or more of the following grounds: 1. Procedural irregularity that affected the outcome of the matter. a. Relevance determinations made by either the Investigator or the Review Panel may be appealed. 2. Other evidence that was not reasonably available at the time the determination regarding responsibility or dismissal was made that could affect the outcome of the matter; 3. The Title IX Coordinator, investigator(s), or Review Panel members had a conflict of interest or bias for or against complainants or respondents generally or the individual complainant or respondent that affected the outcome of the matter. The Appeal must set forth: ·the determination(s) being appealed, ·the specific ground(s) for the appeal, and ·the facts supporting the ground(s). Upon showing of good cause, an extension may be requested to file the Statement of Appeal. The request for extension must be in writing be submitted to the Title IX Coordinator by the close of the business day on the fifth business day following issuance of the Final Outcome Letter, the Accommodation, or Dismissal Letter. Parties are not required to file an Appeal.

Name of Party Completing Form(Required)

First Last

Email address of Party Completing Form(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Address of Party Completing Form(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Telephone number of Party Completing Form(Required)

Bases of Appeal(Required)

Procedural irregularities that affected the outcome of the matter, including relevance determinations made by either the Investigator or the Review Panel, may be appealed.

Other evidence that was not reasonably available at the time the determination regarding responsibility or dismissal was made that could affect the outcome of the matter.

The Title IX Coordinator, investigator(s), or Review Panel members had a conflict of interest or bias for or against complainants or respondents generally or the individual complainant or respondent that affected the outcome of the matter.

Please provide a detailed account of the facts and circumstances surrounding each bases of appeal indicated above. Include specific, factual details. Failure to provide information to support the bases of appeal may lead to dismissal of the appeal. If necessary, you may attach a Word document at the end of this form and indicate that you are doing so below.(Required)

Please provide any other information that would be helpful for the University in reviewing your appeal.

Upload Any Additional Document

Upload your document in .pdf, .doc or .docx format. To upload, click on "Choose File" to access your documents and choose the file you wish to upload. "Choose File" may not appear to be a link, but it is.

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 25 MB.

Please provide your digital signature below.(Required)

First Name of Party Completing Form Last Name of Party Completing Form

Verification of Electronic Signature(Required)

I verify that I am the person signing this Appeal of Final Outcome Letter or Dismissal Letter Form

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, please email Marshall’s Title IX Coordinator at titleix@marshall.edu.

Important Update: Online Reporting Transition

Beginning Oct. 27, 2025:

The Title IX Office will move to an online-only reporting system. This change reflects a growing trend among Title IX offices nationwide and is designed to help us better serve our campus community.

Our goal is to ensure that Title IX reports are reviewed promptly and thoroughly. In-person and phone submissions, while often well-intentioned, can sometimes involve complex concerns that fall outside the scope of Title IX. These conversations, though important, can require significant time and follow-up, which may delay our ability to respond to Title IX matters with the urgency they deserve.

By centralizing reports through our secure online system, we can more efficiently triage concerns, prioritize Title IX cases, and maintain a consistent and equitable response process for all students, faculty, and staff.

Submit an Online Title IX Report

Please note: Due to staff availability, it may take up to five business days for your report to be reviewed.

If you are in crisis, please call 911 or contact the Marshall University Counseling Center for immediate support:
Prichard Hall, First Floor
304-696-3111
Counseling Center

We appreciate your understanding and remain committed to supporting a safe, respectful, and inclusive campus environment.