The Departmental appeals procedure indicates that the route of appeals of any nature begins with the instructor in those cases where a student has a complaint relative to a specific course. So, if there are any concerns about the conduct or teaching practices of a given professor, it is best practice and recommended policy that the student or students in question approach the instructor first.
If the student(s) could not satisfactorily reach a resolution with the instructor, then they should turn to the Program Coordinator and/or that individual’s immediate supervisor or advisor.
In case of the need for a committee decision, the route of appeals begins with the particular committee. Subsequent, sequential steps in the appeal process are as follows:
Department Chair (i.e., Chair of the Department of Educational Psychology, Dr. Darrel Davis)
the College of EHS Grievance Committee
the Dean of the College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS)
For more details, please see the University Policy titled Academic Responsibilities and Academic Grievance. In all problematic situations, it is encouraged that any grievances or concerns be resolved on an informal basis, if possible, before moving to formal mediation, due process, or committee procedures.
