10.1.1 Submission of Appeal
Students requesting an exception to program policies may be required to submit a formal appeal. Appeals are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and timelines for submission, review, and communication of outcomes will be determined according to the specific circumstances.
- Appeals must be submitted in writing as a formal letter, clearly identifying the policy in question and providing a rationale for the requested exception.
- Appeals should be submitted via email to the Program Director.
- When appropriate, a review committee may be convened to evaluate the appeal. Students may be invited to attend the meeting and provide clarification.
- The Program Director will communicate the final decision in writing.
If a student believes the outcome was based on misinterpretation of procedure, fact, or policy—or that the decision was arbitrary—they may submit a written appeal to the Dean of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at shrsdean@mghihp.edu within ten (10) business days of the program decision.
Students who have complaints about any aspect of CIED program should speak with the Program Director to determine if there is a reasonable solution that can be negotiated. If the student does not get satisfaction through this mechanism, he or she must submit a formal written letter of complaint to the department chair with the following information:
- Identify the person making the complaint
- Set forth and clearly describe the specific nature of the complaint
- Provide supporting evidence and/or data for the complaint
- Specify the changes that are sought by the complainant