Academic and Related Disputes not Appealable by Policy 1. Grades assigned to tests, quizzes, homework, papers, projects or other components of a course. Disciplinary or other student conduct matters not specifically covered above. Challenges to the instructor's grading system or components thereof, as long as the system was made available to students at the beginning of the academic term. Student reads policy to determine if a legitimate grievance can be appealed.
Student makes appointment to discuss dispute with course instructor.
Since reconciliation of the dispute at this level is in the best interests of all parties, instructors and students are urged to engage in an honest and open-minded effort to resolve the problem. The student and the instructor document the dispute in writing. C. Department chair either refers matter back to instructor for resolution or decides dispute based on information available. The student should indicate that the appointment concerns a grade dispute and the department, course and instructor involved. The Dean will not see students unless the preceding steps have been followed.