The AC will review the information received from the Dean and may request the attendance of the student or other persons and may have access to any records that it deems necessary to assist the AC in rendering a decision. The dismissal shall be sustained if a majority of the AC finds that there is sufficient evidence of academic deficiency to support the decision. The Vice President's decision shall be final. This committee replaces all other student appeals mechanisms presently in place to review dismissal decisions, with the exception of appeals to the Vice President for Health Sciences. The Dean appoints the Appeals Council members.
Preference is given to members with experience in student academic affairs.
Members will serve for an initial period of three years that can be renewed at the discretion of the Dean. The Dean designates one member as chairperson and another as vice chairperson. The chairperson is responsible for organizing meetings, keeping minutes of each session and informing the Dean of the Council's resolutions.