Honors at Graduation

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

20

25

2 and 3 Learner

4 and 5 Grade Appeal Committee Mentor

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 Print Name Faculty Senate Print Name Exec. VP Print Name

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VP & CAO Signature Faculty Senate Signature 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: