Must first discuss the grade with the instructor who issued it within twenty working days of the release of grades
If the issue is not resolved – the student must contact the Associate Dean or Chair of Graduate Studies in Education at their home university
The Associate Dean or Chair refers the matter to the Director and Program Committee
Program Committee will seek the informed opinion of a core faculty member in the Joint PhD program in the same field of study as the student (typically within 10 working days)
This person will be asked to re-assess any paper(s)/course work assignments submitted for grading, where the final grade is disputed. This assessment normally will be made within ten working days
If re-assessment does not does result in a conclusion satisfactory to the student, the student may utilize the appeals procedure in place at the home university
Students should take into consideration time lines and assessment fees related to appeals in force at the home university
