Academic/Grade Dispute
If there is a dispute between a student and an instructor concerning a grading decision, every effort should be made by the two of them to resolve the matter. If the disagreement cannot be resolved, the student may request a review of this decision no later than the end of the subsequent semester, recognizing that the burden of proof is on the student. In such cases, the following procedure is to be followed:
- The student will submit a written statement of the dispute, with supporting material and documentation, to the appropriate program director and the faculty member.
- Within two weeks, the program director will review the dispute, through discussion and review of documentation, with the instructor, student, and other appropriate individuals. If agreement is reached at this level, the process ends.
- If either party does not accept the recommendation of the program director, the program director will forward all documentation and material including the recommendation to the associate vice president for academic affairs and administrative services.
- The faculty member will submit a statement summarizing the grade dispute situation to the associate vice president for academic affairs and administrative services.
The associate vice president for academic affairs and administrative services will review the documentation and material submitted and will determine whether further consideration of the matter is required. If further consideration is not required, the associate vice president for academic affairs and administrative services will render a final decision. If the associate vice president for academic affairs and administrative services deems that further consideration is needed, the matter will be referred to the Academic Standing Advisory Committee to mediate the dispute.