Undergraduate Bulletin 2012-2013 - Alabama A&M University

ACADEMIC POLICIES & REGULATIONS, AAMU, 2012-2013 ~ 36 ~
Semester 7 Second Probation After Suspension
Semester 8 Indefinite Suspension (cannot come back)
Academic Appeals
THE ACADEMIC APPEALS COMMITTEE
The Academic Appeals Committee serves as a review and recommending body on matters of academic appeals filed by students and
sets forth recommendations regarding issues against students that have been filed by faculty members. The actions reviewed by the
committee include appeals regarding probation, suspension, and academic violations by students or grievances filed against faculty
members by students. The Academic Appeals Committee consists of four faculty members, one from each undergraduate college, a
representative from University College, a representative from the Student Government Association, and a representative from the
Faculty Senate, all of whom are appointed by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The committee meets twice a
semester, once during the week of registration and once during the second week following mid-term. Other meetings are scheduled on
an as-needed basis.
APPEALS FOR REINSTATEMENT PROCEDURES:
1. Complete the Academic Appeals Reinstatement Application. Contact the Office of Academic Affairs for deadline dates.
2. Reinstatement applications should include the following:
a. Be typed only – no handwritten requests
b. Term for re-admittance (fall, spring, or summer)
c. Student ID number
d. Return address to receive response to your request
e. Brief and clearly stated explanation of extenuating factors leading to the current status
f. Plan of action
g. Signature of Advisor and Retention Counselor
3. Reinstatement applications should be submitted to the following address: Academic Appeals Committee, Office of Academic
Affairs, PO Box 287, 108 Patton Building, Normal, AL, 35762. Fax: (256) 372-5278.
ACADEMIC APPEALS PROCEDURE
The academic appeal is a formal procedure designed to provide students with an option to address academic issues and concerns such
as: unfair grading, poor instruction, unfair treatment, etc. Students and faculty members are encouraged to handle issues of academic
concern through informal discussion with the appropriate individual (student, faculty, advisor, department chairperson, and/or dean).
If informal procedures fail to resolve the issue(s), students may pursue a formal appeal. The following steps describe the appeal
process:
1. Appeals must originate from the student in written form and must be processed through the department chair, dean of the
college, and to the Office of Academic Affairs, in that order.
2. The appeal may be handled as final at any level, with the consent of the applicant student, with a copy of the decision
forwarded to the Office of Academic Affairs.
3. If the appeal reaches the Office of Academic Affairs without resolution, the request will be sent to the Academic Appeals
Committee.
4. The Academic Appeals Committee shall complete an assessment of the issue(s) through (1) a hearing, (2) individual
interviews, (3) acquisition and review of pertinent data, or other means as deemed appropriate by the Committee.
5. The Academic Appeals Committee shall formulate recommendations based on the results of the assessment. The
recommendations will be forwarded to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs for final disposition.
Academic Honors
SEMESTER HONORS
The PRESIDENT’S CUP. Undergraduate students maintaining a 4.00 grade point average for two consecutive semesters with at least
12 semester hours in the regular academic program each semester will qualify for President’s Cup honors. Each recipient’s name is
engraved on a permanent trophy, which is housed in the Office of the President of the University. Each recipient will receive an
engraved miniature cup and a certificate.
The PRESIDENT’S AWARD. Freshmen who obtain a 4.00 grade point average for one semester with at least 12 credit hours in the
regular academic program will qualify for the President’s Award.
The DEAN’S LIST. Any student who has attained a quality grade point average of 3.0 or better, has earned no grade below “C”, has
carried a minimum of 12 semester hours in the regular academic program, and had no disciplinary restrictions for the semester, is
eligible for the Dean’s List. It is compiled at the end of each semester.