Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy 2024–2025 123 Grade Disputes, Grievances, and Appeals Grading Disputes and 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 seeking to dispute a final grade through the administrative channels above must initiate such action, in writing, within 30 calendar days from the date the grade is recorded at the registrar’s office. Review of a student complaint at each administrative level, as specified in this section, will be carried out as expediently as possible. If the student is not satisfied with the decision, the student may appeal to the next administrative level. If the student chooses to continue to appeal, this must be done, in writing, within 10 business days (excluding school holidays and weekends) of the date the decision was rendered. No administrative grade changes will be accepted 60 calendar days after the grade is recorded (unless a grade review is still active). A student experiencing difficulty in negotiating the grading dispute appeals process should seek guidance from a college administrator. Classroom Grade A student seeking to appeal a decision regarding a classroom grade should seek solutions through the following administrative channels by entering at the appropriate level and proceeding in the order stated: 1. course instructor 2. course coordinator 3. department chair 4. associate dean of the student’s program 5. dean (final level of appeal) Experiential Grade Pharm.D. students seeking to appeal a decision regarding an experiential grade should seek solutions through the following administrative channels by entering at the appropriate level and proceeding in the order stated: 1. preceptor of record 2. director of Experiential Education 3. associate dean of Professional Program 4. dean (final level of appeal)
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