If the student believes that the penalty is unjust, an appeal at the level above that at which the penalty was imposed may be initiated, as follows:
a The student will first take up the matter informally with the instructor who made the decision, in order to ensure that the instructor is aware of all the facts which the student believes to be pertinent to the decision. This should be done as early as possible and must be done within two weeks of the decision having been communicated to the student. The instructor will give a reconsidered decision as soon as possible, and normally will do so within two weeks of receiving the additional information the student has presented.
b If the student is not satisfied with the decision, an appeal may be made to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies. This appeal must be made in writing not later than two weeks after the communication to the student of the instructor's reconsidered decision. The student should attach to the appeal copies of all relevant documents in order to provide complete information. The Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies will inform the student in writing of the decision, normally within two weeks of receipt of the written appeal.
c If the student is not satisfied with the decision reached by the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies, the next stage of review lies with the BEd/DipEd Programs, Admissions and Awards Committee. The student must send an appeal in writing to the BEd/DipEd Programs, Admissions and Awards Committee within two weeks of receiving the decision of the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies. The Committee will consider the appeal and its decision will be final, except in cases which involve a recommendation to withdraw on grounds of academic dishonesty. In such cases the Faculty Board will make a recommendation to Senate. After all internal avenues of appeal have been exhausted, an appeal may be made to the Grievance Board on grounds of procedure, as noted in the Senate Statement on Grievance, Discipline and Related Matters.
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