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 as TTU policies. She also conferred with TTU’s Faculty Senate President and Faculty Trustee before making her final decision regarding discipline. In short, Plaintiffs were provided all the process that was due.

Finally, Plaintiffs complain that their rights were somehow violated when Dr. Bruce rejected their appeal with the following three sentences: "I received a formal written document appealing the disciplinary action related to Case # 2021-4 on June 17, 2021 via email from your lawyer, Mr. Robert Bigelow. I have carefully reviewed the appeal documents that were submitted on your behalf and I have also prudently reviewed the documentation related to the disciplinary action. I found that the appropriate TTU policy (Policy 650) was in fact followed and that the disciplinary action was reasonable and appropriate given the record."

(Doc. No. 81-12 at 1). Not only do Plaintiffs cite no cases to support the proposition that a lengthy discourse is necessary when denying an appeal for reasons already given, they neglect to acknowledge that they were each sent a 3-page letter from Dr. Bruce on May 13, 2021 that discusses her rationale imposing certain discipline. Her rejection of the appeal required no further explanation.

On the basis of the foregoing, Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment will be denied while Defendants’ Motions will be granted. Further, because granting judgment in favor of Defendant means that Plaintiffs have no likelihood of success on the merits within the meaning of Rule 65(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Plaintiffs’ additional request for preliminary injunctive relief will be denied.

An appropriate Order will enter.