Academic Standing Committee
Standing Rules
The Academic Standing Committee is charged with the enforcement of the
regulations on Satisfactory Academic Standing. In this regard the Committee
has the authority to develop guidelines for the administration of these
regulations. These guidelines are reviewed annually to ensure that they
continue to serve the interests of the University community and that they
reflect current University policies and procedures. The Committee has discretionary
authority to grant exceptions to the regulations on Academic Standing. The
Committee hears all requests for reinstatement exceptions following academic
suspension, that meet the conditions detailed in the Academic Standing Committee's
Policy Guideline #7. Upon request of the student, the Committee conducts
a personal hearing to determine the causes of unsatisfactory performance
and possible reinstatement and remedies. These personal hearings occur during
Committee meetings to consider requests for reinstatement by exception,
as needed each term prior to the last day to register. Hearings are scheduled
prior to the last day to register, when at all possible. Once the Committee
makes its decision on a request for reinstatement by exception, and the
hearing is completed, the case is considered closed. Appeals to Committee
decisions may only be addressed by the Provost of the University after the
Committee's decision has been recorded. Appeals must be based solely on
the original file reviewed and acted upon by the Committee. The Committee
will re-open a case only if significant new information is presented to
it.
The Committee consists of a minimum of seven and up to nine Faculty, up
to three of whom may be retired faculty who are still employed part-time by the
University, and two Student members, and the Registrar (or representative), ex-officio, non-voting. The committee
chair is also a non-voting member, except in the case of a tie vote by Committee.
Committee members involved in a student's request for exception may not participate
in the vote.
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