{"id":35931,"date":"2024-06-14T05:36:02","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T12:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/studentaffairs\/?page_id=35931"},"modified":"2026-03-08T15:34:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T22:34:37","slug":"faculty-grade-disputes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/studentaffairs\/faculty-grade-disputes\/","title":{"rendered":"Faculty &#038; Grade Disputes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d117f309\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-3da123a4\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-c5c6ca4d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c5c6ca4d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Help with Faculty &amp; Grades<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:24px\">How to best communicate with faculty and what to do if you feel you are being treated unfairly<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5780a323\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emailing Tips &amp; Templates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How a topic or conflict is introduced often has a major impact on how it is resolved. It is very important to be respectful when asking faculty for help. This applies to extensions, explanations, pre-approval of absences, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Faculty are also great sources of advice and knowledge. You may want to reach out to faculty for career advice, to know when a specific course will be offered, to ask for a recommendation, or just to further discuss a topic from class. They are a wealth of knowledge!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When emailing remember to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a clear subject line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send from your ewu.edu email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use standard punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure you do your part in resolving the issue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be aware of the tone of your writing, the wrong tone can send a bad message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Please feel free to copy and paste these email templates.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b8ea20bb gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fc47554a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ee2ed113 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-ee2ed113\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Requesting To Meet Outside of Office Hours<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-691e05dd\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-691e05dd\">\n\n<p>Dear [Professor&#8217;s Name],<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi, I am a student in your [insert class name and time]. Unfortunately, I am unable to make it to your regularly scheduled office hours. Would you be able to set up a meeting with me to discuss [Insert topic here]? It should take [insert estimated amount of time].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My availability is [insert availability here].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for your consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[YOUR NAME]<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-25d6b18c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-58451a4d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-58451a4d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Calling Out Sick<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-d65aea4f\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d65aea4f\">\n\n<p>Dear [Professor&#8217;s Name],<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi, I am a student in your [insert class name and time]. Unfortunately, I am unable to make it into class [list when]. I am currently feeling unwell. I have reviewed the syllabus and am wondering if there are any in class course materials I am missing and how I can best work with you to stay on track?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[YOUR NAME]<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cb5d8761 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-bc05ad80 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-bc05ad80\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Class Content Question<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-5a34e8a0\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5a34e8a0\">\n\n<p>Dear [Professor&#8217;s Name],<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi, I am a student in your [insert class name and time]. I am confused about [Insert topic of confusion and details]. Would you be able to provide clarification? If it is easier to set up a time to meet please let me know. Thank you for your help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[YOUR NAME]<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-393d02d4 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-5f6ffc81 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-5f6ffc81\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Schedule Conflict<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-37954fd8\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-37954fd8\">\n\n<p>Dear [Professor&#8217;s Name],<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi, I am a student in your [insert class name and time]. I was wondering if I could take [list assignment\/test] early? I need to attend [insert schedule conflict]. I would be happy to complete additional work to make up for the schedule adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[YOUR NAME]<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Present Quarter Dispute<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-11f20430 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e79f0350 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-2789c356 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-2789c356\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Step 1<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-a1fa6295\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a1fa6295\">\n\n<p>The first step is always to work directly with the faculty member. We advise all students to speak directly to faculty as a first step in expressing and resolving concerns to overcome barriers. We also understand that there comes a time when it makes sense to escalate your concerns.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9bb105a7 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-315496bf gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-315496bf\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Step 2<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-434be7e7\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-434be7e7\">\n\n<p>If you have already attempted to work directly with the faculty member and\/or are not comfortable reaching out to the faculty member, the next best step is to work with the Chair of the Department the faculty member is associated with.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-08c80308 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-7f25f4c3 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-7f25f4c3\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Step 3<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-ed1896d1\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ed1896d1\">\n\n<p>If the Chair of the Department does not provide you with the support you seek, the next step is to connect with the Dean of the College the course is associated with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-407b20d4 gb-headline-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cahss\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities &amp; Social Sciences<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-123ad847 gb-headline-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/chsph\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dean of the College of Health Science and Public Health<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8b8dc706 gb-headline-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cpp\/contact-us-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dean of the College of Professional Programs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6892adcc gb-headline-text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if the Finance&nbsp;and Marketing Chair is unable to assist you, contact the Dean of the College of Professional Programs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2d048845 gb-headline-text\">Generally speaking, when it comes to academic matters, working directly with faculty, then Department Chairs, and then the Dean of the College the course reports to is the stepped approach to navigate most academic issues. If you need further assistance or advice please <a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/studentaffairs\/contact-us\/\">Contact Student Affairs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Grade Dispute<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9adae563 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fb9233d9 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-f403f709 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-f403f709\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Purpose<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-3d81c5a6\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3d81c5a6\">\n\n<p>The purpose of the Grade Appeal Policy is to provide students with a safeguard against receiving an unfair final grade, while respecting the academic responsibility of the instructor. Every student has a right to receive a grade assigned upon a fair and unprejudiced evaluation based on a method that is neither arbitrary nor capricious. Instructors have the right to assign a grade based on any method that is professionally acceptable, submitted in writing to all students, and applied equally.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7bc9c665 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-12a8c343 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-12a8c343\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Definitions<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-f4612daa\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f4612daa\">\n\n<p><strong>Arbitrariness:<\/strong> The grade awarded represents such a substantial departure from accepted academic norms as to demonstrate that the instructor did not actually exercise professional judgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prejudice:<\/strong> The grade awarded was based on unequal application of grading standards or by applying grading criteria to one student or some students in a manner that treats them differently.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6f247a78 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-305a3854 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-305a3854\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Step 1<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-03062e7d\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-03062e7d\">\n\n<p>The student must submit a written request for a meeting and a brief description of the issue to the instructor <strong>no later than 10 working days<\/strong> after the start of the next regular academic term after receiving the grade. The deadlines for spring and summer terms are counted from the beginning of the fall term. (If the instructor is no longer at the university or is on leave, the chair of the department or designee will act in place of the instructor).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a4de666e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-a61e32d5 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-a61e32d5\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Step 2<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-53b5fc9a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-53b5fc9a\">\n\n<p>If the student\u2019s concern remains unresolved after the discussion with the instructor the student may submit a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/in.ewu.edu\/records-and-registration\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/364\/2022\/08\/GradeAppealNoticeIntentToFIle.pdf\">\u201cNotice of Intent to File a Grade Appeal\u201d form (available online)<\/a> including a brief statement of the problem to the chair of the department within five working days of speaking with the instructor.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5a2fe38a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-db3f3574 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-db3f3574\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Step 3<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-802bdf7e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-802bdf7e\">\n\n<p>The chair or designee shall review the student\u2019s request, discuss the situation with the instructor whenever possible, and attempt to resolve the matter. The chair or designee shall provide a written explanation of his\/her findings to the student and instructor within five working days of receiving the form.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1f91e797 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-6e7f9c96 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-6e7f9c96\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Step 4<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-c6c60f61\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c6c60f61\">\n\n<p>If the student is not satisfied with the written explanation, the student may submit an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/in.ewu.edu\/records-and-registration\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/364\/2022\/08\/GradeAppealOfficial.pdf\">\u201cOfficial Grade Appeal\u201d form (available online)<\/a>&nbsp;within five working days to the chair or designee requesting a hearing with a Grade Appeals Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The grade appeal is heard by a grade appeals board which shall be convened no later than 20 working days after submission of the official grade appeal. 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