2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Preparation Program 2021–2022 384 c. SPAC d. dean (final level of appeal) 3. Course Grade A student seeking to appeal a decision regarding a final course grade should seek solutions through the following administrative channels by entering at the appropriate level and proceeding in the order stated: a. course director b. faculty director c. associate dean of Undergraduate, Graduate, and Community Education d. dean 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 persons. 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 educational and developmental mission of the college. 2. Appeals Board Responsibilities The Appeals Board will hear all student appeals of decisions 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 of receiving notification of the dean’s decision. Participation by legal representatives with regard to preparation of the written appeal is prohibited. 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. 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.