Gwynedd Mercy University ( v 8-11-21 )
AY2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog
• The steps already taken by the student to resolve the issue
• The outcomes of those steps
• The requested resolution to the concern
The Dean of Student Success will , as expeditiously as possible , present the complaint to a committee comprised of representatives from Health Services , Counseling Services , the academic program the student is pursuing or other faculty / staff on campus with relevant expertise , and Institutional Technology , for a full investigation . The Dean of Student Success may also include or consult with an external professional with expertise in disability support services and the presenting concern . Confidentiality will be maintained for everyone involved , in so far as possible .
Only those persons who have a “ need to know ” within the investigation and resolution of complaints are entitled to information regarding a complaint .
The Dean of Student Success may meet with the Director of Accessibility Services for a briefing on information relevant to the case . This communication may occur through a verbal account and / or through review of material documentation previously submitted to the Director , which shall then be permissible in the investigation process . A written report regarding findings will be provided by the committee to the complainant and any involved parties , if action is required on their part . The Dean of Student Success may wish to meet with the complainant to discuss alternate ways of meeting the student ’ s concern determined by the committee , if the requested resolution is not deemed appropriate and / or necessary .
If the student remains unsatisfied with the outcome , they may appeal to the Vice President of Academic Affairs / Provost with an updated version of the Summary of Events specifying the current area of discontent , for review .
If the student remains unsatisfied with the outcome , they may pursue other federal or state remedies . The above process should not be considered a pre-requisite to such external remedies . Students may opt to contact the
Office of Civil Rights .
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Once a student ’ s application file is complete , the Admissions team or Program Director makes a decision based on University admissions standards and any specific requirements of the applicant ’ s intended program of study . The student is notified of the decision as soon as possible after all application materials have been submitted . Admissions requirements include :
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Most programs require a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 . o Candidates with a GPA lower than 3.0 will be reviewed on a case by case basis .
• A completed application for your program of choice
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended
• Professional resume
• Two complete supervisory reference forms
• Personal interviews may be required , as needed
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