Grade Mediation and Adjudication
Occasionally, a disagreement arises in the assignment of a grade. A student who wishes to question or challenge the grade assigned in a course must first discuss grading practices and assignments with the instructor. It is expected that the student and instructor will try to eliminate any misunderstandings and will attempt to work out any disagreements over grades.
On the rare occasion that a student and instructor fail to resolve the grade dispute through informal means, the student may request that the Division Head to act as a mediator. If this mediation does not resolve the dispute, the student may seek further mediation from the Associate Dean. If resolution does not occur, the student may request a formal grade adjudication process. This process is described in the Academic Administrative Policies and Procedures G-10. Faculty should familiarize themselves with this procedure.
