Grievance/Appeals Policy

After a decision of the Professional Standards and Promotions Committee has been established, a student has the right to appeal.

1. Appeals are made in writing – a personal appearance is made upon request of the person or persons hearing the appeal and is not automatic. Grounds for an appeal include:
   a. The policies and procedures of the School were not correctly applied.
   b. The facts were incorrect.
   c. The action exceeded the authority of the PSPC.
   d. The PSPC demonstrated bias in its action.
   e. The PSPC considered evidence that should not have been evaluated or failed to consider the evidence they should have considered.
   f. The student requested an accommodation for a disability
2. Students may appeal a decision of the PSPC to the Associate Dean/Director of the School of PA Studies in writing within three business days of the decision. Actions by the PSPC and the Associate Dean/Director will be final except in cases of dismissal.
3. In cases of dismissal, the student may further appeal the decision to the Senior Associate Dean for Educational Affairs. A committee consisting of the Senior Associate Dean for Educational Affairs (chair), the Associate Dean for Medical Education, and the Associate Dean of Student Affairs will consider the appeal.
4. The decisions of this committee will be final.