Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog
parties including faculty , and the reason for the initial appeal of a grade . All supporting documentation must be included with the appeal letter , the summary of the meetings , and the chronology of dates .
8 . The Dean or Dean ’ s designee must submit a written decision to the student within seven ( 7 ) calendar days after receiving the written appeal and supporting documents .
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 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 .
Grading System Grade reports are distributed at the end of each semester by the Office of the Registrar . See particular Program Handbooks .
A : 4.0 B- : 2.67 D +: 1.33 P : Pass , no quality points A- : 3.67 C +: 2.33 D : 1.0 I : Incomplete ( 30 days )
B +: 3.33 C : 2.0 D- : 0.67 W : Withdraw
B : 3.0 |
C- : 1.67 |
F : 0.0 |
WA : Administrative |
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AU : Audit |
The use of plus and minus indicates performance levels between those suggested by these characteristics . A : Excellent ( 4.0 quality points per credit hour ) The grade A reflects exceptional interest and mastery of subject matter ; the student has displayed initiative and creativity as well as superior insight in analyzing problems and synthesizing subject matter ; he or she manifests exceptional ability in integrating and applying this knowledge to other disciplines .
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