V. R. 1.
Student Appeal: Academic Suspension
An appeal of academic
suspension may be made and must be initiated as soon as possible but no later
than the first day preceding the new quarter. Should the student choose to appeal, the
process is as follows:
1. An
Appeal of Academic Suspension Form should be obtained from the Office of the Vice
President of Student Affairs. The student should give extensive explanation for
the justification of the appeal. The
completed form and a copy of the student's grade report should then be returned
to the Vice President of Student Affairs at which time the appeal process
officially begins.
2. The
Vice President of Student Affairs will then notify the appropriate Academic
Dean and the Admissions Appeal Committee chairperson concerning the student
Academic Suspension Appeal.
3. The
appeal form, and a copy of the student's grade report are routed to the
Chairperson of the Admissions Appeal Committee and a meeting of the Committee
is held. In the event that the Committee believes that the information received
is not sufficient to make a decision, it may request the presence of the
student and/or school representative to further clarify the situation. After
review, the appeal is either "Denied" or "Approved" with
recommendations or conditions as appropriate.
The decision of the Committee is the final step in the appeal procedure. The decision of the Admissions Appeal
Committee is final
4. The
student will be notified of the decision by certified mail from the office of
the Vice President of Student Affairs. The student will also be notified of the
decision via phone or email by the Vice President of Student Affairs or
designee.
PROCEDURE
An appeal of academic
suspension may be made and must be initiated as soon as possible but no later
than the first day preceding the new quarter.
References:
V.
H. Academic Standards, Evaluations,
and Appeals, http://www.dtae.org/dtaepolicy/menu.html
DTC
Student Handbook, Academic Suspension Appeal Procedure,
http://www.dekalbtech.edu/studentservices/publications.html
DTC Catalog,
Readmission from Academic Suspension,http://www.dekalbtech.edu/catalog/advisement.html
Approved
8/99
Revised,
02/01; 08/07;