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  School of Social Work 2022-2024 Academic Policies and Procedures Student Grievance/Complaint Procedures Grievances/Complaints—Class  

Grievances/Complaints—Class


Students have the right to grieve their final course grades on the following grounds: (a) the student must demonstrate that either there was a computational error made by the instructor; or (b) the instructor determined the grade in an arbitrary or capricious manner.

Grade grievances are limited to final course grades.

Procedures

1. To initiate a grade grievance, a student should consult with her or his advisor who will review the grade grievance policy and associated processes. Students should first attempt to resolve the matter through writing and possible discussion with the instructor of the course no later than two weeks after posting of the final grade.

2. If the issue cannot be satisfactorily resolved between student and instructor, the student may specify, in writing, the basis for the grievance and request a formal review by the MSW Program Director. This request for review should be emailed to Arlene Hunter, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs (amhunter@ssw.rutgers.edu ). The grievance should be addressed to Dr. Vivien Wen Li Anthony (Acting Director of the MSW Program.) This request for review must be submitted no later than four weeks after final determination by the instructor. The MSW Program Director may consult with other faculty, directors, etc., who may have relevant information about a student's grievance.

3. The student will receive written notification of the action taken by the MSW Program Director no later than two weeks of the filing of the grievance. A student who is not satisfied with the decision of the MSW Program Director may appeal to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs no later than two weeks after receiving the decision of the MSW Program Director. This request for appeal should be emailed to the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs (Arlene Hunter at amhunter@ssw.rutgers.edu). Written notification of the action taken by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will be sent to the student no later than two weeks of the filing of the appeal. The decision of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs is final and binding.

Keep in mind:
  •  Your advisor serves as source of support and information in this process. Consult with her or him throughout the process.
  •  Try to resolve the situation with your instructor before launching a grievance with the MSW Program Director
  •  Remember the basis of grade grievances are limited to computational errors and arbitrary and capricious decision-making
  •  Be mindful of policy time frames
  • Use professional language and tone in your grievance letter


 
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