S t u d e n t H a n d b o o k: C o m p l a i n t s , G r i e v a n c e s , G r a d e A p p e a l s & C o d e o f C o n d u c t
b. VP Action 2: Full Reverse. Overturn the decision issued by the Dean (without a hearing) and adjust the grade. c. VP Action 3: Modification. Modify the decision issued by the Dean (without a hearing). d. VP Action 4: Grant the Appeal and move to a formal Vice Presidents’ Grade Appeal Grievance Hearing in which the student is granted a full hearing and re-vetting of the circumstances with the Vice President (and other third parties, if requested). e. VP Action 5: Following the hearing, the Vice President can uphold the decision, modify the decision or overturn the decision issued by the Dean. 6. To ensure all parties are protected and all legal matters are thoroughly investigated before conducting a hearing on this level, if a VP Appeal Hearing is granted, the Hearing date should be conducted within 45-business days of the initial request for a Vice President’ s Appeal Hearing. 7. If a VP Appeal Hearing is not granted, the Vice President’ s Resolution must be submitted to the student no later than 45-business days upon receipt of the students Vice President’ s Appeal Request. The extended time period is in place to sure all matters can be legally vetted and reviewed by external parties prior to issuing a Vice President ’s Resolution. 8. The Vice President will make the formal findings (called the Vice President’ s Resolution) and send the decision to the student, the President, the Grievance Committee Chair, and the appropriate Dean.
9. The Vice President of Instruction’s Resolution (decision) shall be final and cannot be appealed at the Institution.
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