Questions concerning the policy or its implementation may be directed to GSMT's Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. Basically, in a case of alleged academic dishonesty, faculty should attempt resolution directly with the student, and document all actions. If there are any questions about how to proceed, the appropriate department director or associate director should be consulted for assistance or guidance. Should the matter remain unresolved after talking with the student, the faculty member should follow the adjudication procedure that is described in the UMUC policy. Occasionally, however, students who dispute their final grade may submit a grade appeal petition.
Students have the right to appeal their final course grade.
Any appeals submitted are adjudicated according to the University of Maryland University College policy on Procedures for Review of Alleged Arbitrary and Capricious Grading , which is included in Appendix M . All faculty should review this policy. Grades on individual assignments or course requirements are not subject to appeal under this policy. If a student files an appeal of his or her final grade in accordance with the policy, the petition is adjudicated by a committee comprised of Graduate School faculty. Occasionally, in the process of adjudication, the committee may ask the faculty member involved for additional information.