The chairman or a designee must attempt to resolve the conflict. If the discussion between the instructor and the student does not lead to a resolution of the conflict, the student must confer with the chairman or a designee regarding the proposed appeal. The chairman or a designee must attempt to resolve the conflict. If the conflict is not resolved at this level, the student may make an official grade appeal. Forms are available upon request in the Office of Admissions and Records.
Decisions recommended by any appeal process are advisory only to the instructor involved.
The department chairman or a designee shall sense as chairman of the appeal board in a nonvoting capacity. The appeal board shall consist of an odd number of voting members which shall include at least one faculty member and at least one student. The appeal board shall not have subpoena power. The principals may not be represented by counsel. Within ten days of first convening, the appeal board through its chairman shall submit its recommendation in writing to the faculty member concerned, with a copy to the dean of the college.