The Student Fairness Committee is under the jurisdiction of the university's Academic Senate and is guided by Senate Policy S07-6. This committee hears complaints of violations of student rights in instructional and curricular matters, including grade appeals, and, when appropriate, makes recommendations for redress. The committee also hears and seeks redress of non-instructional student grievances concerning individual members of the faculty, administration or staff and, when appropriate, makes recommendations for redress.
A grievance can be brought as a result of an unauthorized or unjustified act or decision by a member of the faculty or staff or an administrative officer which in any way adversely affects the status, rights, or privileges of a student. Examples of grievances include:
Except in unusual circumstances, only petitions filed six months after completion of the course in which the alleged injustice occurred will be considered by the Student Fairness Committee. Prior to lodging a formal complaint, the student must secure informal, confidential advisement from the University Ombudsman. Before the committee will accept a petition, the student must exhaust all available avenues for informal resolution (i.e., prior to filing a petition, consult with instructor, Department Chair, and the College Dean - if applicable - about the specific complaint).
Any student may contact the University Ombudsman ADM 218, 408-924-5985.
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