Student Appeals Process
The student who maintains that he or she did not violate the policy should first attempt a resolution with the faculty member. If the faculty member does indeed impose a sanction, the student may next present his or her case in writing with supporting evidence to the department chair or program director of the faculty member involved. The chair or program director will consult with the faculty member in an attempt to resolve the matter. The outcome will be sent in writing from the chair to the student within ten working days after the discussion.
If the resolution is not satisfactory to the student, he or she may submit a written appeal to the dean of the college in which the course was taken, explaining how the work in question is in compliance with the policy and providing relevant supporting documentation. The appeal must be presented to the dean of the college within thirty working days of the notification being sent to the student from the chair or program director.
If the dean (or the dean’s designee) finds that the appeal has merit, he or she has thirty working days to convene an appeal committee. This committee will consist of three faculty members: one selected by the student, one selected by the faculty member who taught the course, and one selected by the dean. After reviewing all documented evidence, this committee will decide whether the grade should stand or be reviewed by the faculty member. A letter explaining the committee’s decision will be sent to the dean within ten working days after it meets. The dean will then have 10 working days to inform the student of the findings. This concludes the process.