Deans shall forward the names and completed Course Grade and Program Dismissal Appeals Faculty Biographical Data Forms of the appointees to the Office of the University Ombudsman by September 15 of each year. The Office of the University Ombudsman provides orientation and training of the Grade and Program Dismissal Appeals Committee members. The panel consists of three members. The Ombudsman arranges the date, time, location, equipment needs, and length of hearings. The Ombudsman notifies the chair of the Professional Concerns Committee that a hearing is to be conducted after the date, time, and location have been determined.
Hearings are closed to the public.
Admission of any person to the hearing is at the discretion of the chair of the panel. Advisors are not permitted to speak or to participate directly in any hearing. All communications related to the case are directed to the faculty member or student and not to an advisor. The number of witnesses permitted will be determined by the hearing panel. Pertinent records, exhibits, and written statements may be accepted as evidence for consideration by the hearing panel at the sole discretion of the hearing panel.