University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 2012 â 2013 Student ...
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Doctor <strong>of</strong> EducationDirector who will present the request to the Advanced <strong>St</strong>udies ProgressionCommittee <strong>for</strong> review. If the Progression Committee approves the extension, thestudent will pay the prescribed trimester extension fee by the due date upon beingbilled by the accounting department. If the extension fee is delinquent by two (2)weeks, the student may be dismissed.• Upon dismissal, the student will receive a letter (sent certified mail) from the <strong>University</strong>’sRegistrar.9. Right <strong>of</strong> Appeal:• Any student who has been dismissed from the Program may <strong>for</strong>mally appeal this decision inwriting to the Director within ten (10) business days from receipt <strong>of</strong> the notification. If thestudent does not meet the stated deadline, the appeal may not be considered. In extenuatingcircumstances, the student may request an extension from their respective Program Director;however, this request must be made within the above stated deadline.• The appeals letter should address:a. The rationale behind the appeal and why the student believes the appeal is warranted.b. Future circumstances which will permit the student to rectify previous poor academicper<strong>for</strong>mance or deficient course activity.• The Director will notify the Appeals Committee <strong>of</strong> the appeal within two (2) working days.The Appeals Committee will convene at the earliest convenient time to give writtenrecommendations to the Director.• The Director will in<strong>for</strong>m the student, the Appeals Committee, the Progression Committee,and the Registrar in writing <strong>of</strong> his/her decision regarding the appeal at the earliest convenienttime <strong>for</strong> all parties involved.• Should a student not agree to the decision <strong>of</strong> the Appeals Committee, the student has the right<strong>of</strong> an appeal to the President or his/her appointed designee. The appeal must be submitted, inwriting, within five (5) business days to the President. Upon request, the President or his/herdesignee with review pertinent records, at his/her discretion, including a review <strong>of</strong> theprocess to ensure that it was correctly followed, and may meet with the Appeals Committeeand the student. The President or his/her designee will follow the process as established inthis handbook and ensure that the process was followed.• Following the decision <strong>of</strong> the President or his/her designee, the student has the right torequest binding arbitration. This is the only remaining recourse <strong>for</strong> the student. The arbitratorwill be sought from the American Arbitrator Association or equivalent and the cost <strong>of</strong> thisarbitration process will be the student’s responsibility.• Dismissal policies will be implemented as fairly and equitably as possible considering allextenuating circumstances.10. The Right <strong>of</strong> Petition:• A student may petition the <strong>University</strong> <strong>for</strong> an exception, exemption, waiver, or specialconsideration <strong>of</strong> any policy. All petitions must be submitted in writing, preferably limited toone (1) page, and accompanied by supporting documentation. Petitions should be addressedto the Director <strong>of</strong> the Program who, in consultation with appropriate administration andfaculty, will decide the outcome. Petitions are accepted <strong>for</strong> purposes such as:a. Reconsideration <strong>of</strong> rejected applicant <strong>for</strong> admission to the <strong>University</strong>.b. Extending the course <strong>of</strong> study to complete the program.c. Transfer a credit when the initial transfer request was deniedd. Permission to continue in the program after being counseled oute. Appealing a grade or dismissal from the program.• The Director’s decision may be appealed to an arbitration committee, whose decision is final.Each petition is a case unto itself and does not create a precedent <strong>for</strong> any cases to follow.<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Augustine</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Sciences</strong> 149