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If the outcome of the informal conference is not satisfactory, the student may submit a request in writing for a meeting on the matter to the Department Chair or another faculty member in the Department in instances involving the Chair. For the meeting, the student will prepare a written statement outlining the basis for the appeal.
The decision regarding the course grade in question will be made by the faculty member in consultation with the Chair or the other faculty member in the Department in instances involving the Chair. The student will receive written notification of that decision within three working days. Should the faculty member and the Department Chair not be in agreement and the matter not be resolved at the Department level, both the faculty member and the Department Chair will give written statements to the Dean of Faculty explaining the reasons for upholding or altering the grade. The Dean of Faculty then will review the matter and recommend action, and will inform the student in writing of the recommended action. The Academic Review Committee will hear warranted appeals as determined by the Dean of Faculty.
Grade Appeals
Grades are considered to be official at the time they are submitted by the faculty. Questions concerning grades must be called to the attention of the instructor immediately after the official grade report is received. Formal grade appeals must be submitted within 30 working days of the date on which the grade was issued from the Office of Registration and Records. An exception to the 30-day time limit requires formal petition to and approval of the Academic Standing Committee.Procedures For Grade Appeals
If a student believes that a final grade has been influenced by matters other than academic performance, class attendance and punctuality in submitting assignments, the student may request an informal conference with the instructor to discuss the matter.If the outcome of the informal conference is not satisfactory, the student may submit a request in writing for a meeting on the matter to the Department Chair or another faculty member in the Department in instances involving the Chair. For the meeting, the student will prepare a written statement outlining the basis for the appeal.
The decision regarding the course grade in question will be made by the faculty member in consultation with the Chair or the other faculty member in the Department in instances involving the Chair. The student will receive written notification of that decision within three working days. Should the faculty member and the Department Chair not be in agreement and the matter not be resolved at the Department level, both the faculty member and the Department Chair will give written statements to the Dean of Faculty explaining the reasons for upholding or altering the grade. The Dean of Faculty then will review the matter and recommend action, and will inform the student in writing of the recommended action. The Academic Review Committee will hear warranted appeals as determined by the Dean of Faculty.
