Academic Grievance Policy

If a student has a cause for grievance in academic matters, except concerning Academic Integrity issues, the student is requested to meet with the faculty member involved. If an agreeable decision is not reached, the student should then request a meeting with the Department Chairperson and, if necessary, the Division Chairperson to discuss the matter.

If the matter has not been resolved at the Division/Department level and further steps are necessary, the Vice President for Academic Affairs will make the final decision. The Vice President for Academic Affairs may convene an ad hoc grievance board consisting of two faculty members, two students, and a fifth member from the College community. Board members will be approved by both parties and will act in an advisory capacity to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The deadline for initiating a grievance procedure is thirty (30) days after the publication of grade reports.

During internal appeals, the student may not be represented by anyone other than themselves.