Course Catalog 2006-2007.pdf - The American University of Paris

A student may also initiate this formal procedure when he/she
disagrees with either a professor's findings concerning
academic dishonesty or with the sanctions the professor wishes
to impose. The student must request in writing to the Dean of
the College that the charge of academic dishonesty be
reviewed.
The Dean of the College will then call the concerned professor
and student together and attempt to resolve the issue. If any
party is dissatisfied with the outcome, they may request that
the Academic Honor Board be convened.
At the beginning of each academic year, the Academic Honor
Board will be formed to hear alleged cases of academic
misconduct. The Academic Honor Board will consist of two
professors, selected by the Chair of the Faculty Council, two
students, named by the Student Government Association, the
Associate Dean of Academic Administration, and the Dean of
the College, who will chair meetings of the Academic Honor
Board, but vote only in cases of ties. No later than two weeks
after receiving an appeal, the Academic Honor Board will
convene in order to review the charges of academic dishonesty
and any proposed sanctions. Students and professors will be
notified in writing of the meetings. The Academic Honor Board
may interview all parties concerned and review all relevant
materials before making a judgment.
A person of their choice, from the AUP community, may assist
students at any time during the formal procedure. The outcome
of the appeal procedure will be determined by a majority vote of
the Academic Honor Board.
Decisions of the Academic Honor Board are final and will be
communicated in writing to all parties concerned. A written
record of proceedings of the Academic Honor Board will be kept
on file in the Office of the Dean of the College, and a written
record of the Board's conclusions will be placed in the student's
file.
CHALLENGE OF FINAL GRADE
PROCEDURE
The American University of Paris recognizes the right of its
students to be fully informed about the grading policies used in
each class and provides them with an opportunity to appeal
when they believe that they have been erroneously or unfairly
graded.
Catalog 2006-07
Students who wish to pursue the matter further, should follow
these steps:
STEP 1
■ Students may appeal a grade by submitting a written
statement to the Dean of the College.
A challenge of grade procedure cannot be initiated any later
than the end of the semester following the assigning of a
specific grade.
■ The appeal statement must include all of the following items:
– the title of the course and the name of the instructor
– details of the grade that has been given
– reasons for the appeal
– a copy of all relevant related documents (papers, exams, etc.)
STEP 2
■ The Dean will respond in writing within 15 days,
acknowledging receipt of the challenge of grade request.
■ The Dean will discuss the issue with the two parties and with
the Chair of the relevant department, seeking informal ways
of resolving the disagreement.
■ If the student is not satisfied with the results of this attempt,
step 3 will be implemented.
STEP 3
■ The Dean will convene the Challenge of Grade Appeal
Committee.
■ The Challenge of Grade Appeal Committee consists of the
following members:
– The Deans of Academic Administration and College
or his/her representatives who will be chairing the
Committee
– The Chair of the department involved
– Two members elected by the department involved (Every
year during the first meeting of the fall semester, all
academic departments elect two representatives and a
substitute.)
– The student's academic advisor or a faculty member
chosen by the student
■ The Challenge of Grade Appeal Committee shall investigate,
consult with all the involved parties and, by a majority vote,
decide on an appropriate action no later than 45 days after
receipt by the Dean's Office of the student's written appeal.
The Challenge of Grade Appeal Committee will send the
involved parties a written response to the appeal.
■ A student can institute no further appeal, with respect to the
issue(s) raised in the initial complaint, once the Challenge of
Grade Appeal Committee has reached a final decision.
However, students should understand that:
■ AUP presumes that its faculty members are professional and
will grade students fairly, consistently, and objectively.
■ A challenge of grade procedure is a serious intrusion upon
teaching prerogatives and, therefore, needs to be carefully
thought through before being initiated.
■ Students are strongly encouraged to contact their instructor
with any queries about a grade, and, if need be, to get in
touch with the Chair of the relevant department before
initiating such a procedure.
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