Master of Business Administration (Financial Services)

Appendix 13.2.1 Dispute ResolutionFaculty of Graduate Studies Regulations — Updated April-22-2009XI. AppealsUnit/program and Faculty decisions are subject to the normal appeals proceduresthat begin with the unit (department, school, faculty or program). If not resolved atthe Faculty level, the student may appeal to the Faculty of Graduate Studies on thegrounds below. There are no appeals on admission decisions, or decisions onscholarships, grants or bursaries.The grounds for appeal are limited to the following:1. procedural unfairness;2. bias; or3. irregularity in procedure.A written appeal must be submitted to the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studieswithin sixty (60) days following a) the event or circumstances appealed, or b)notification to the appellant of the outcome of the appeal at the unit level, whicheveris later. The submission must include:a. a description of the exact nature of the appeal including a summary of eventsand chronologyb. specific details of the alleged unfairness, bias or irregularity; and any other relevantconsideration or informationc. the requested resolution of the appeal.In an appeals process the student has the right to representation. The student isrequired to inform the Dean, in writing, if s/he will have a representative presentingthe appeal.Decisions of the Appeals Committee are forwarded to the Dean. Students may appealthe final Faculty of Graduate Studies decision to the Secretary of Senate within 15working days of the receipt of the Faculty decision. See the Senate office wbsite atwww.senate.dal.ca319