2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Department of Couple and Family Therapy 2021–2022 358 c. department chair d. SPAC e. 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 notification of the dean’s decision. Any appeals not submitted to the chair of the Appeals Board within this time frame shall not be heard. The appeal must contain a concise statement of all relevant facts and the result sought. Participation of legal representatives in the preparation of the written appeal is prohibited. 3. Appeals Board Membership The Appeals Board shall consist of the chancellor of the Health Profession Division or designee, six faculty members (including one from the graduate programs), and a chair from the college faculty appointed by the dean of the college. The assistant dean of Student Affairs and the chair of the SPC and/or graduate SPAC will attend the hearing, but will not participate during the vote of the board’s decision. 4. Hearings Protocol a. The Appeals Board hearing will proceed under the direction of the chair. b. Summary notes of the hearing may be taken.