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MSTC seeks to ensure fair and just treatment of students. The opportunity to appeal either academic or nonacademic decisions can be exercised by an individual student or a candidate for graduation. Opportunities for appeal are detailed in the following policy and procedure:
Academic Appeal
Students may appeal a variety of decisions made by the institution that directly impact their academic standing or progress including but not limited to:
- Advanced Standing/Transfer credit award
- Final grade
- Graduation requirements
- Sanctions for classroom misconduct (examples include dismissal, suspension, etc.)
Before any academic appeal is filed, it is required that the student contact the instructor or other staff member directly involved with the decision to clarify the issue(s). Every effort to resolve the issue(s) should be made at this level.
Advanced Standing/Transfer Credit/ Credit for Prior Learning Award
If you are not satisfied with the decision regarding advanced standing/transfer credit award, you may submit a formal written appeal to the division/department supervisor who issued the decision. The written request must be made no later than five school days after receiving the decision from the division/department supervisor and should contain your rationale for reconsideration of the decision. A meeting with the division/ department supervisor will be held within five school days of receipt of your request.
If you and the division/department supervisor are unable to reach an agreement, you may appeal in writing to the Vice President of Academic Affairs within five school days after meeting with the division/department supervisor.
An Ad Hoc Appeals Committee consisting of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the division/department supervisor and a faculty member will meet with you. The Vice President of Academic Affairs will inform you in writing of the decision of the Ad Hoc Appeals Committee within five school days of the meeting.
- Graduation Requirements: Students who wish to appeal a decision pertaining to graduation requirements may use the appeal process outlined in the advanced standing/transfer credit award section.
Final Grade
If you believe that the final grade in a course is inaccurate or unjustified, make an appointment with your instructor to present your appeal in writing and discuss the reason for your belief. Every effort to resolve the issue should be made at this level. The final grade appeal process must occur within 90 days of the issuance of the grade.
If you and your instructor are not able to reach an agreement, you may request in writing, no later than five school days after the meeting with your instructor, that the division/department supervisor arrange a meeting. The division/department supervisor, the instructor and you will meet within five school days of your request to attempt to resolve the issue. You will receive written notice of the decision within five school days of the meeting.
If your issue is still unresolved, you may appeal in writing to the Vice President of Academic Affairs within five school days of receipt of the decision. Your written appeal should describe the event(s) leading up to the appeal.
An Ad Hoc Appeals Committee consisting of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the division/department supervisor and a faculty member will meet with you to attempt to resolve the issue. The Vice President of Academic Affairs will inform you in writing of the decision within five school days of the meeting.
- Classroom Misconduct (examples include dismissal, suspension, etc.): Students who wish to appeal a decision pertaining to sanctions for classroom misconduct may use the appeal process outlined in the Final Grade section.
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