Gwynedd Mercy University 2026-2027 University Catalog
and problem solving.( Practiced extensively, across the curriculum, in the context of progressively more challenging problems, projects, and standards for performance.) ULO3. Personal and Social Responsibility, including: Civic knowledge and engagement— local and global; Intercultural knowledge and competence; Ethical reasoning and action; Foundations and skills for lifelong learning.( Anchored through active involvement with diverse communities and real-world challenges.) ULO4. Integrative and Applied Learning, including: Synthesis and advanced accomplishment across general and specialized studies.( Demonstrated through the application of knowledge, skills, and responsibilities to new settings and complex problems.)
ULO5. Immersed in the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas for: Women— advocating for the lives / rights of women; Earth— encouraging sustainable practices; Non- Racism— urging a dismantling of institutional racism; Immigration— supporting persons who have been displaced; Non-Violence— promoting peaceful discourse / discernment / decisionmaking.
NOTE: For a full description of all Program-Level Learning Outcomes, see Program Information Pages.
COMPLAINTS, ACADEMIC
NOTE: For University Complaint Procedures, see https:// www. gmercyu. edu / about- gmercyu / fastfacts / consumer-information # Complaint % 20Process
Academic Complaint Procedure
The purpose of the University’ s Academic Complaint procedure is to ensure that students have the opportunity to raise concerns that have remained unresolved after previous attempts to address issues, and that these concerns will be dealt with in a just and fair manner. An academic-related action or decision is eligible to be addressed through the Academic Complaint procedure only if it involves a violation of federal, state, or local law or a misapplication or misinterpretation of University policy. The validity of University policies themselves may not be challenged through this process. Examples of academic complaints include inconsistent application of class syllabi policies, etc. In addition, this procedure may not be used to resolve complaints regarding: 1. Claims based on purchases or contracts; or 2. Claims against a University employee on matters that are unrelated to the employee’ s job or role at the University; or 3. Grade grievances.
The procedures set forth below may be used by individuals bringing complaints(“ complainants”) who are enrolled as students at Gwynedd Mercy University. The complainant must be the alleged victim of unfair treatment; a complaint cannot be filed on behalf of another person. The existence of this procedure does not prohibit complainants from also filing claims in other forums to the extent permitted by national, state, or local law or applicable accrediting agencies.
The formal resolution process described below must be initiated within ten( 10) business days of the decision, action, or events giving rise to the complaint. The Dean of the appropriate College may extend this time limit at their discretion if good cause is shown.
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