ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT GRADE APPEAL POLICY
The student-appellant has fourteen (14) calendar days from the first day of the new semester following the semester/term in which the grade was earned to consult with the faculty member of record to review the final grade assigned and thereby initiate the Grade Appeal.
Specifically, students should note and consider the impact of the following policy statement:
Alcorn State University operates under a final grade policy. Specifically . . . "Course grades assigned by School faculty, as a general rule, are final. Thus, barring substantial evidence that the grade was influenced by consideration of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, disability or national origin, arbitrary or capricious action, or other reasons unrelated to student academic performance, the instructor’s grade will stand. In all cases, the student bears the burden of proof with respect to the allegation(s)."
GRADE APPEAL DUE PROCESS:
Per the steps outlined in the grade appeal process, the student is entitled opportunity to be heard in a timely manner (7 calendar days from each level of review) regarding the outcome of her appeal. Accordingly, communicate to the student to meet with the instructor and be informed of the instructor's decision.
If the student seeks to appeal to the chair, after meeting with the instructor, have the student meet with the chair and be informed of the chair's decisions.
If the student is not satisfied with the notified decision from the chair, s/he has the policy opportunity to appeal higher, to the dean, post notice.
If the student is not satisfied with the notified decision from the assistant dean, or associate dean or School Dean, s/he has the policy opportunity to appeal higher, post notice.
In each case, a meeting with the student and notice of the decision must be given. Please maintain evidence the student is being notified of the decision as it moves up the chain. Please inform of the disposition within the deadlines (7 calendar time intervals).
