Photocopy your gradebook occasionally, in case you misplace it. These deadlines are important, because the office staff must have time to process and file the reports with the Registrar s Office. Your students should feel welcome to speak with you in conference to ask questions about grades. However, it is a good idea to require students to make requests for grade changes formally in writing. The written request should indicate specifically what the student disagrees with in the evaluation, and you should respond in writing.
Students have the right to file grievances if they believe they have been unfairly evaluated.
Students should first take their concerns to their teacher. The student may speak with the Director or Associate to Director of Writing and English Undergraduate Studies, or the Director or Coordinator of Creative Writing. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Undergraduate Studies, Department of English .