Student Appeals

A request for an appeal to be heard should be made in writing to the Dean of Student Development.  Requests should be submitted on the Student Appeals Form within five working days of the action or decision being appealed.  A student may withdraw an appeal at any time.  The Dean may request additional information from the student regarding the appeal.  The Dean may act on the appeal or arrange a hearing with the Student Appeals Committee.

The student can appear before the committee in person, or provide a written statement.  In all cases, the decision of the Student Appeals Committee will be provided in writing to the student within five working days of the meeting.

The Student Appeals Committee meets on an as needed basis.  The meeting is called and chaired by the Dean of Student Development and includes the following members:

1.                 A student recommended by the Student Senate.

2.                 A faculty member recommended by an academic dean.

3.                 A non-teaching professional staff member recommended by the Dean of Student Development.

4.                 An academic dean, associate dean, or vice president recommended by the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs.

In the event a committee member has direct involvement or personal interest in an appeal, that committee member must excuse him or herself from hearing the appeal.  Minutes will be taken of all Student Appeals Committee meetings to ensure proper records.  A copy of the minutes will be provided to the student on request.  These minutes and all other documents, communications or records related to the appeal will be filed separately from the permanent file of the student.

Appeals include but are not limited to academic dismissals, fee refunds, academic ineligibility for federal student aid, disciplinary actions and requested exceptions to College policy.