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Academic
Appeal of Final Grade
322
December 13, 2016
December 13, 2016
December 2016
December 2021
Education Council
Vice President Academic & Applied Research
Education Policy Committee
AVP Students

Policy

Does this policy have procedures?
Yes

Procedures

References and Resources

 
Term Description
Appeals Oversight Committee of Education Council A standing committee charged with ensuring that student appeal proceedings are consistent with approved processes and undertaken in full compliance with educational policies and the legislative requirements of the College & Institute Act.
Dean The Dean responsible for the course within which the grade is being appealed or delegate.
Evaluative Student Work Student work that is marked by an instructor.
Final Grade A letter, designation, or percentile indicating a degree of cumulative achievement for any educational work in a VCC course which may be comprised of multiple evaluative tools with variable weighting (e.g. tests, assignments, attendance requirements) recorded by the Registrar’s office. It is assigned at the completion of a course.
Final Grade Appeal A final grade appeal investigates a student’s disagreement with the final grade assigned by an instructor.
Final Grade Appeal Committee The body that may hear evidence about the Final Grade Appeal and make a recommendation about the appeal to the Dean. The Final Grade Appeal Committee will typically consist of three (3) to five (5) members.
Non-written or Non-recorded Student Work Graded student work that is neither recorded nor written such as practical skill demonstrations in a lab environment, and/or practicum placement experiences. As this type of work is not physically captured, it cannot simply be re-assessed by another.
Program/Course Documentation All material that was used by the instructor for the purpose of determining a final grade. This includes, but is not limited to, the Program Content Guide, the course outline, a syllabus or Student Handbook (if provided), all available original marked assignments, examinations, examination keys, evaluation notes, recordings, etc.
Student A student is a person who is, or was, registered in full-time or part-time credit or non- credit courses offered by VCC.
Student Academic File A record held by the Registrar’s Office that contains a complete record of student academic matters at the college in accordance with prudent and acceptable standards within the field of academic records.
VCC Policies Policy Number
Academic Integrity 325
Admissions 301
Appeal to Education Council on Educational Matters 321
Curriculum Development and Approval 410
Flexible Admissions 302
Grading, Progression and Withdrawal 411
Prevention of Harassment, Discrimination, and Bullying 201
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition 316
Requirements for Student Attendance and Participation 326
Provide links to all supporting documents. These may include links to Appendices, Forms, Guidelines, Handbooks, Standards or other departmental or College resources that support the implementation of this policy and/or procedures.
Are there appendices for this policy?
No
 
Are there associated forms?
Yes
 
Are there supporting internal documents?

 

Rationale and Additional Information

Does this change require an implementation plan?
No

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