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Academic Grade Dispute and Grievance Procedure

In grievances relating to grades, it is important to remember that the instructor has the responsibility for assignment of grades. Appeal of grades, therefore, will not be considered at levels above the course instructor unless the student offers evidence of the following:

The instructor's policy was not applied consistently to all students;
Differed substantially from the announced policy;
The policy was not announced.

A disagreement with the judgment made by the instructor is not a valid basis for an appeal. Appeals must be made through appropriate channels as described below and outlined in detail in the University Of Arkansas Catalog Of Studies Policy on Student Academic Appeals and Complaints. All grievances concerning course grades must be filed within one calendar year of the end of the term in which the grade that is being appealed was assigned.

Student Academic Appeals and Complaints

Students should make every attempt to resolve any disputes regarding academic matters with the faculty involved. Students should follow this sequence of contacts when an academic dispute arises:

Make an appointment and discuss the issue with the individual instructor. If the student elects to pursue an appeal,
If the student elects to pursue an appeal, make an appointment with the Director of the EMSON and present a written appeal.
If the student elects to pursue an appeal, make an appointment for a full faculty review of the issue.
If the student elects to pursue an appeal beyond the EMSON, present a written appeal to the Dean of the College of Education and Health Professions, if the student is an undergraduate, and to the Associate Dean of the Graduate School if the student is a graduate student.
If the grade appeal is denied, the student has the right to request a review by the Provost.

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