Any student desiring to appeal a grade received may, within thirty days of the grade being given, do the following:

●       Make an appointment with the professor of the class to discuss the issue with him/her.

●       After discussing the issue with the professor, submit a written request to the professor for re-evaluation of the grade in question.

●       If the issue is not resolved satisfactorily, address a written appeal to the Academic Dean who may consult the Academic Committee for advisement.

●       The decision of the Academic Dean is final.

Any student who, after following the above procedures for appealing grades, for decisions other than academic decisions, or for unfair treatment by another student, receives unsatisfactory results may contact the following:

Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

www.gnpec.ga.gov

Association for Biblical Higher Education

5850 T. G. Lee Blvd Ste 130, Orlando, FL 32822

The telephone numbers are 407.207.0808 (FAX) 407.207.0840 

Non-Academic Grievance Policy (College Catalog, pp. 55-56)

Any student desiring to appeal decisions other than academic decisions may, within thirty days of the decision, do the following (this action may include decisions involving the dorm RA, food service, administrative office, or other situations not related to academic activity):

·         Request in writing a hearing with the immediate supervisor of the individual or individuals involved along with all parties present via the Student Grievance Form (see Appendix E).

·         If action is not satisfactory, request in writing a hearing with the Dean of Students and those individuals present in the first meeting.

·         The decision of the Dean of Students is final.

Any student desiring to appeal because of unfair treatment by another student may, within thirty days of the incident, do the following:

●       Request in writing a hearing with the Dean of Students and the student in question.

●       If action is not satisfactory, request in writing a hearing with the President and those individuals present in the original meeting.

●       The President’s decision is final.

Upon receipt of a formal grievance, the administrative office will investigate the situation and consult with all parties involved to attempt to alleviate the conflict. Appropriate measures will be taken to ensure student satisfaction in all areas and fulfill HBC’s mission of excellence in all things for the glory of God.

Any student who, after following the above procedures for appealing grades, for decisions other than academic decisions, or for unfair treatment by another student, receives unsatisfactory results may contact the following:

Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

www.gnpec.ga.gov

Association for Biblical Higher Education

5850 T. G. Lee Blvd Ste 130, Orlando, FL 32822

The telephone numbers are 407.207.0808 (FAX) 407.207.0840