Grade Appeal Policy
This policy shall apply to grade appeals unrelated to issues pertaining to academic dishonesty as outlined in Policy 5.3.2 - Student Code of Conduct. The grade appeal process applies only to course grades.
In the event a student appeals a grade that prevents progression in a program, the student will be allowed to enroll and attend the following semester pending the outcome of the appeal, except clinical and work-based learning courses/experiences. If the grade is upheld, the student will be administratively dropped from the course and refunded the tuition.
An appeal should be initiated within 30 days from the date the grade was issued and the appeal must be in writing. The steps a student should take are described in Procedure 5.2.5.1. An appeal to the Vice President of Instruction is the final step in the appeal process.
June 13, 2022
Grade Appeal Procedure
The grade appeal process is:
(1) If a student is dissatisfied with his or her grade, the student must first meet with the instructor who assigned the grade. The intent to appeal the grade should be initiated as soon as possible but within 30 days from the date the grade was issued. The instructor will make a written determination and provide it to the student within five (5) business days. In cases where the student is unable to meet in person with the instructor, the student may contact the instructor by email including the Grade Appeal Form in that communication. If the instructor is no longer employed at the College, the student may proceed to the next step
(2) If the student is dissatisfied with the instructor’s determination, within five (5) business days thereafter, the student may appeal in writing to the Department Head. The student must present the instructor’s written determination. In cases where the student is unable to meet in person with the Department Head, the student may contact the Department Head by email including the Grade Appeal Form in that communication. The Department Head will make a written determination and provide it to the student.
(3) If the student is dissatisfied with the Department Head’s determination, within five (5) business days thereafter, the student may appeal in writing to the appropriate Dean. The student must present the Department Head’s written determination. In cases where the student is unable to meet in person with the Dean, the student may contact the Dean by email including the Grade Appeal Form in that communication. The Dean shall make a written determination and provide it to the student.
(4)If the student is dissatisfied with the Dean’s determination, within five (5) business days thereafter, the student may file a written appeal with all documentary evidence to the Vice President of Student Learning (“Vice President”). The Vice President shall perform an “on the record review” and will make a determination within 10 business days after receipt of the student’s appeal. If needed for clarification, the Vice President may meet with the student or ask the student to submit additional information. The Vice President shall make a written determination and provide a copy of the decision to the student and the instructor. The Vice President’s decision is final.
June 23, 2022
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