College of Dental Medicine (CDM)—Predoctoral Program 2024–2025 141 Grievances and Appeals A. Appeals Policy for Grading Disputes Matters regarding grading disputes shall include concerns related to the processes by which grades are determined. No appeals for grades shall be allowed, other than the calculation or miscalculation thereof or allegations of federally or state-protected discrimination. In all appeals regarding a grading dispute, the decision of the assistant dean of Academic Affairs is final. Appeal(s) must be made within five business days of posting of the grade(s) in question. 1. Classroom (Didactic) and/or Laboratory Grade A predoctoral student seeking to appeal a decision regarding a classroom (didactic) and/or laboratory grade should seek solutions through the following administrative channels by entering at the appropriate level and proceeding in the order stated: a. course instructor b. course director c. department chair d. assistant dean of Academic Affairs (final level of appeal) A student seeking to resolve a classroom (didactic) and/or laboratory grade problem or complaint through the administrative channels cited above must initiate such action in writing within five business days (excluding official school holidays and weekends) from the date that the grade was recorded at the registrar’s office. Review of a student grade problem or complaint at each administrative level 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 the appeal, this must be done in writing within five business days (excluding official school holidays and weekends) of the date the decision was rendered. No administrative grade changes will be accepted 30 days (excluding official school holidays and weekends) after the grade was recorded. 2. Clinical Course/Rotation Grade A predoctoral student seeking to appeal a decision regarding a clinical course/rotation grade should seek solutions through the following administrative channels by entering at the appropriate level and proceeding in the order stated: a. clinical course director or rotation director b. CDM department chair c. assistant dean of Academic Affairs (final level of appeal)
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