Section VII

Authority of the Appeals Board in Cases of Academic Rights of A Student

If the Chair of the Appeals Board deems it necessary, the Chair may call upon legal counsel to assure the proper administration of a case.

After hearing a case involving a violation of student academic rights, the Board may either:

1. direct that the student’s grade in the course in question be changed, but only to a W (Withdrew) or a P (Passing);
2. uphold the assigned sanction; or
3. may take any other reasonable action calculated to guarantee the rights.

If the appeal is decided in the student’s favor, the college must provide an opportunity for the student to complete any essential experiences missed due to the appeals process. Under no circumstances shall a student’s grade be lowered as a result of the appeal.