Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
7 . The appeal must be a formal , written request to the Assistant Dean . The appeal letter should include dates and summaries of all other meetings or attempted meetings . The summary should also include names of all 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 Assistant Dean 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 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 .
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Grade Reports
Grade reports are available using the University ’ s Self-Service online features at the end of each semester / session . If a student believes that an incorrect grade has been reported for a particular course the student must follow the Grade Appeal process in the Catalog .
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Grading System
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 Withdraw
The use of plus and minus indicates performance levels between those suggested by these characteristics . A : Excellent ( 4 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 . B : Very Good ( 3 quality points per credit hour ) The grade B evidences intelligent fulfillment of course requirements ; the student has demonstrated a marked ability to communicate and apply
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