Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2023-2024 Graduate Academic Catalog
9 . In the event that the student does not feel there has been any resolution to the student ’ s perception that a grade was biased or capricious , the student may appeal , in writing , to the Provost / Vice President for Academic Affairs within seven ( 7 ) calendar days after receipt of the Assistant Dean ’ s decision .
10 . The written appeal must include all previous appeals and decision notifications , and any new supporting documents .
11 . The Provost / Vice President for Academic Affairs may exercise the option to select a panel of three independent faculty members who will work with the Provost / Vice President for Academic Affairs to hear the student ’ s case and assist the Provost / Vice President for Academic Affairs in development of resolution . The faculty member who is accused of bias or caprice will have an opportunity to present to the Provost / Vice President for Academic Affairs a verbal analysis of the Facts of the case accompanied by relevant documentation . The Provost / Vice President for Academic Affairs will submit a decision in writing to the student within fourteen ( 14 ) calendar days .
12 . If it is found that the final grade given was neither biased nor capricious , the case shall be dismissed . If it is found that the final grade was the result of bias or caprice , the faculty member and the Provost / Vice President for Academic Affairs will meet and reach consensus to resolve the dispute and award an appropriate final grade .
13 . The decision rendered in the letter from the Provost / Vice President for Academic Affairs is final and may not be appealed .
Incomplete Grade
Students may petition their instructor for an extension beyond the normally scheduled semester / session final examination because of illness or another serious reason ( the nature of certain courses prohibits a grade of incomplete ). If permission is granted , the instructor will require the student to sign an “ Incomplete Grade Contract ” outlining the terms of the extension and work to be completed . The instructor will submit a temporary grade of " I ". Instructors must complete the “ Incomplete Grade Contract ” and submit it to the appropriate Dean . Forms must be signed by both the student and the instructor . The work outlined in the contract must be completed within 30 calendar days from the last day of the final examination period . Otherwise , a grade of “ F ” will be recorded as the final grade . No extension will be granted beyond 30 days unless approved by the instructor and the Vice President for Academic Affairs prior to the end of the 30- day extension . If an extension is granted , the instructor must complete the “ Incomplete Grade Extension ” form , along with the student , and submit it to the Vice President for Academic Affairs . Once a final grade is achieved , the instructor will submit a “ Change of Grade ” form to the Office of Academic Affairs .
Policy for Students Called to Military Service Obligation
Scope of Policy & Rationale : Gwynedd Mercy University is governed by federal and state law on the duties to and the rights of students who are members of the US Armed Forces , including the National Guard and the reserves , when they are temporarily unable to attend classes or have to suspend their studies due to service requirements . This policy is intended to conform fully to pertinent federal and state laws .
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