2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Nutrition 2021–2022 321 B. Appeals Policy for Grading Disputes Matters regarding grading disputes shall include all concerns related to specific grades received or the processes by which grades are determined. In all appeals regarding a grading dispute, the decision of the dean is final. A student who has difficulty in negotiating the grading dispute appeals process may seek guidance from his or her faculty adviser or the program director. Course Grade A student seeking to appeal a decision regarding a grade should seek solutions through the following administrative channels by entering at the appropriate level and proceeding in the order stated: a. course director/instructor b. Nutrition Program director c. SPAC d. dean (final level of appeal) A student seeking to resolve a grade problem through the administrative channels above must initiate such action, in writing, within 30 days from the date the grade is recorded at the registrar’s office. Review of a student problem and complaint at each administrative level will be carried out as expediently as possible. If the student is not satisfied with the decision, he or she may appeal to the next administrative level. If the student chooses to continue the appeal, this must be done, in writing, within 10 business days of the date the decision was rendered, excluding weekends and official school holidays. No administrative grade changes will be accepted 60 days after the grade is recorded. C. Appeals Board 1. Appeals Board Hearing Guidelines The student appeals hearing is an informal proceeding. No rules of evidence will be used. The hearing shall be internal, private, and closed to nonuniversity individuals. Nonuniversity personnel are not available for consultation during these hearings. Legal representation or any other form of representation during the appeal hearing is prohibited. All procedures and actions are aimed to safeguard and preserve the education and developmental mission of the college. 2. Appeals Board Responsibilities The Appeals Board will hear all student appeals of a decision made by the dean of the college relating to either dismissal or disciplinary actions as defined in this student handbook. If a student appeals the decision of the dean, the appeal must be in writing and submitted to the chair of the Appeals Board within 10 business days (excluding school holidays and weekends) after the date the student received