- Appeal of the Center for Student Development or Judicial Council Decisions
For all disciplinary decisions handled by the Center for Student Development or Judicial Council, an appeal may be made in writing to the VP and Dean of Student Development within three school days of the notification of disciplinary action. A student may not appeal simply because they do not agree with the decision of the judicial council or the Center for Student Development. An appeal must be based on one of the following considerations: new information coming to light, a conflict of interest becomes evident, or proper procedure was not followed.
The University Judiciary Committee has power to carefully review the case and constitutes the final authority in matters of discipline.
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Academic Grievance Policy for Courses in Process
Students with grievances or problems with the way a particular course is conducted and how their grades are being assigned should submit their concerns in writing to their professor. If the professor’s solution is not satisfactory, students may appeal to the professor’s department chair in writing for a review of the professor’s decision. If the department chair’s solution is not satisfactory, students may appeal to the department chair’s school dean for a final resolution. If a chair is the professor, the line of appeal would be to the school dean and to the associate provost and dean of academic affairs. If the professor is a dean, then the appeal would be to the Dean of Academic Affairs or Provost.
Face to face discussions with professors and department chairs about concerns are appropriate, but grievances and outcomes need to be in writing to ensure that all decisions are made with a mutual understanding of the issues.
- Final Grade Appeal Policies and Procedures
Trevecca Nazarene University recognizes a student’s right to appeal decisions and practices that affect his or her academic status without fear of punishment or unfair treatment. A student can expect the University to deal with a final course grade appeal sincerely, objectively, within a reasonable time frame, and as appropriate, in confidence. Appeals will be heard when the student alleges that an arbitrary, capricious, or prejudiced evaluation or a mechanical error has occurred. The purpose of the appeal process is to treat all parties fairly and to alert all parties to the appeal procedure. During the appeal, the burden of proof is on the student, except in the case of alleged academic dishonesty, in which case the professor must support the accusation. The student may have an advisor or friend present during all meetings with faculty, administrators, and/or committees; he or she may counsel the student but may not speak for the student during the meetings. The grade appealed shall remain in effect until the appeal process is completed, or the problem resolved. Very detailed explanations of order of appeal and required time lines for appeal our available in the University Catalog under this heading.
- Academic Honesty Appeal Process
To appeal a decision regarding academic dishonesty, the student should follow the final grade appeal process outlined in the University Catalog. It includes an appeal line from professor to department chair to school dean. Specific methods and time lines are required.