Grade Appeals
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Document Number: ACAD--175
Revision #: 1.0
Document Owner: University Provost
Date Last Updated: 12/7/17
Primary Author: VP for Academic Affairs
Status: Approved
Date Originally Created: 02/10/2012
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General Description
Description: Information about grade appeals relative to Academic Affairs policy.
Purpose: Delineation of policy.
Scope: Students
Responsibility: Academic Affairs
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Requirements
Relevant Knowledge: In order to comply with this policy you should know:
Current University policy
Standards of good practice
Terms and Definitions: Additional training
Corrective Action
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Policy Provisions
1. Grade Appeals
To maintain due process in all areas of the University, any student is afforded the opportunity to appeal grades that the student alleges to be capricious or miscalculated. While it is the right of the student to appeal, University policies, procedures and guidelines will be followed without deviation. This appeal process is to be used only if the student has been unsuccessful in informally resolving a grade appeal with the course instructor. The Grade Appeal Form, along with written reasons stating why the student is appealing the grade, must be submitted in advance of meeting with the School Dean (or designee). Appeals should be initiated by submitting the completed appeal form within ten (10) business days of the grade’s release (this includes individual assignments through final course grades). Note that Grade Appeal Forms can be obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs. The appeal form delineates the time line for administrative review and consideration of grade appeals.
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Performance Evaluation
Performance Metrics: Compliance with standard policy and procedure
Consequences: Further training
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Subject Experts
The following may be consulted for additional information.
VP for Academic Affairs