College of Dental Medicine (CDM)—Master of Dental Science Certificate Program 2024–2025 159 c. if, in the opinion of the dean, circumstances of a legal, moral, behavioral, ethical, or academic nature warrant such action Appeals 1. Policy and Procedure The student appeals hearing is an informal proceeding conducted by the NSU CDM Appeals Board upon the written request of the student in question. The Appeals Board will hear appeals of decisions of the dean of the CDM, which will result in suspension, and/or dismissal from the program, relating to both academic and behavioral issues. The purpose of the Appeals Board is to review such decisions to ensure the policies and procedures of the university, the HPD, and the CDM have been followed. Participation by legal representatives with regard to preparation of the written request for appeal is prohibited. No rules of evidence will be used. The hearing shall be internal, private, and closed to those not associated with the university. Nonuniversity personnel are not available for consultation during these hearings, and legal representation or any other form of representation during the hearing is prohibited. No recording devices will be permitted during the hearing process. All students are required to provide supporting documentation of the basis of the appeal. 2. Submission of Appeals The Appeals Board will only review decisions of the dean to ensure that the policies and procedures of the university, the HPD, and the CDM have been followed. If a student appeals such a decision, the appeal must be in writing and submitted to the chair of the Appeals Board within three business days (excluding holidays and weekends) after the date of receiving notification of the dean’s decision. Any appeals not submitted to the chair of the Appeals Board within this time frame will be barred. If the chair of the Appeals Board is not available, appeals should be submitted to the office of the assistant dean of Admissions, Student Affairs and Services. The appeal must contain a concise statement of all relevant facts and the result sought. If a student wishes to withdraw an appeal after filing, the decision to approve or deny the request is strictly at the discretion of the Appeals Board. 3. Appeals Board Membership The Appeals Board shall consist of the associate dean of Academic Affairs for the HPD, or designee, and six faculty members from the CDM appointed by the dean, one of whom will serve as Appeals Board chair. The Appeals Board will not include individuals who served on the SPC in reviewing the same issue(s) for the student. The dean may appoint an interim member to replace any member of the Appeals Board as a one-time appointment, if deemed necessary. The assistant dean of Admissions, Student Affairs and Services, the chair of the SPC, and the assistant dean of Academic Affairs, based on their participation in the SPC, may attend Appeals Board hearings, but will not participate during the vote of the Appeals Board’s decision. These individuals will be nonvoting board members, shall serve only in an advisory capacity, and may be present during the entire hearing.
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