Appeals of Policies and Procedures
Policies and procedures are set by institutions of higher education to ensure fair and consistent treatment is afforded to all individuals, and similar situations are handled equitably. Institutions recognize, however, that rigorous and unremitting application of a policy or procedure can in and of itself be unfair when doing so overlooks the uniqueness of individual situations. Accordingly, a policy or procedure may be appealed when an individual believes its application creates an injustice or overlooks a truly exceptional situation. Appeals should be in writing and addressed to the appropriate academic dean overseeing the particular policy or procedure being appealed. Appeals must clearly indicate what policy or procedure is being appealed as well as the basis for the appeal. For more details, please refer to the Student Handbook.