Grade Disagreements

In the event a student and a professor disagree about the quality of the student’s academic work and the final course grade, the disagreement should be resolved in discussion between the parties involved. If this discussion does not resolve the matter, the student may appeal to the Academic Division Chair. If no agreement is reached as a result of this effort, either of the disputers may request the Associate Dean to act as mediator. The mediator may aid decision making, but may not arbitrate.

As a last step, a request may be filed with the Associate Academic Dean for the formation of a committee composed of the Associate Dean, two other faculty members, and two students acceptable to both parties involved in the grade dispute. This committee will initially mediate with the authority to arbitrate. The majority decision of the committee is final.

Grades are not open for dispute more than one year after the end of the term in which the grade is assigned.