Appeal Process

Failure to Adhere to Outlined Education or Counseling Program

If a student-athlete who tests positive for alcohol and/or any of these substances listed above fails to adhere to a drug education and/or drug counseling program as set forth by the Galveston College’s athletic program or does not attend required meetings or fails to show up for scheduled meeting(s) with either athletics department personnel or student services personnel, this will be considered a positive result with appropriate sanctions applied. Additionally, the student-athletes academic record may be placed on hold until all requirements are met.

Appeals Process

If a student-athlete chooses to challenge the findings of an institutional alcohol and/or drug test, that student-athlete has a right of appeal. The student must submit the appeal to the Associate Vice President for Student Services within 10 days of the notification of a positive alcohol and/or drug test. In accordance with the Student Code of Conduct found the college’s Student Handbook, the Associate Vice President may either 1) dismiss the allegation; 2) proceed with the disposition of the violation and issue a warning or reprimand; 3) impose specific restrictions, assess a fine and/or require restitution, assign community service; 4) place the student on disciplinary probation (with or without other restrictions); 5) suspend or expel the student. The decision of the Associate Vice President will be considered final unless the student appeals the decision of the Associate Vice President within 3 working days. The appeal must be submitted as outlined in the Student Handbook. The student’s appeal should be forwarded to the Associate Vice President to prepare the complaint and forward to the Student Affairs Committee for review.