5.
The examination phase terminates when the Chair of the Grade Appeal Committee issues their findings, in writing, to the applicable Dean(s) and/or designated department representative(s). If the Committee is unable to issue a determination, then the applicable Dean and/or designated department representative(s) shall review the request and determine the appropriate action(s).
6.
Findings are final and must be relayed to learner and mentor, applicable Dean(s), and/or the designated department representative(s), within five calendar days after the termination of the examination phase.
When deemed appropriate, the Dean(s) may convene a review of cases to determine the effectiveness of this policy with the intent to elicit recommendations regarding remediation/negotiation regarding its enforcement. The review shall result in a written brief to be considered by the Faculty Senate and administration.
Process TIMETABLE By Calendar Day
Complete Steps
Owner
10
1
Learner and Mentor
10
2 and 3
Learner
20
4 and 5
Grade Appeal Committee Mentor
25
6
Dean(s) and/or department representative(s)
Adoption of Policy We, as representatives of the university and its departments, hereby adopt the proposed draft policy on Thursday, December 2, 2021.
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_____________________ VP & CAO Signature
_____________________ Faculty Senate Print Name
_____________________ Faculty Senate Signature
_____________________ Exec. VP Print Name
_____________________ Exec. VP Signature
Honors at Graduation Upon graduation, the University recognizes a learner’s significant academic achievement by posting the following Honors Designations to the learner’s diploma:
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