5 - Appeals
Students have the right to appeal course grades, disciplinary action, and dismissal from the program. The appeals process should be pursued when all other options have been exhausted (e.g., speaking with the instructor about a graded assignment, complying with the recommendations of the faculty following a notification of poor performance, etc.).
5.1 Grounds for the Appeal
An appeal may be brought on the following grounds
- Procedural error
- Error of fact
- Failure of the faculty or designated committee to adhere to published standards
5.2 Appeals Process
Within 10 days of the decision triggering the appeal (course grade, disciplinary action, or dismissal), the student must submit a letter to the Chair of the CSD department. The letter of appeal should clearly and concisely state the basis of the appeal, supporting documentation (evidence) regarding a procedural error, error of fact, or failure of the faculty or designated committee to adhere to published standards. Medical, personal, and other extenuating factors do not generally constitute grounds for appeal.
The chair will form a review committee to consider the appeal. The committee will make their decision within 5 business days of receiving the dismissal request. The student will be informed in writing of the committee’s decision within 5 days. A copy of the written decision will be placed in the student's Department and Institute file.
5.3 School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) Appeals Process
Students who believe that the procedures, facts, or policies have been misinterpreted or that the decision was made arbitrarily may initiate an appeal after receiving an unfavorable response to their petition from the program (see SHRS Appeal Policy). Students wishing to initiate an appeal to the Dean of SHRS, will need to submit a request in writing to shrsdean@mghihp.edu within ten (10) business days of written notice of the program decision.