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Grade Appeal

Mitchell Community College course instructors are responsible for determining the grade a student earns for the course. The grade determination is based upon the course grading policy as detailed in the course syllabus.

If a student disagrees with the final course grade they have received, the student may appeal the grade by following the procedures as outlined below:

A Mitchell Community College student who disagrees with a final course grade may appeal their grade following these procedures:

1. The student contacts the course instructor via their student email to discuss the grade. This must take place within five (5) business days of the initial assignment of the grade.
2. If the issue is not resolved, the student contacts the appropriate Director/Dean via their student email within three (3) business days after meeting with the instructor.
3. If the issue is not resolved, the student has three (3) business days to submit a written appeal to the Vice President for Instruction, stating the reason(s) that the grade is believed to be in error. The Vice President for Instruction will convene the Grade Appeal Committee within two (2) business days of receiving the appeal. The Grade Appeal Committee will be comprised of one faculty member from each curriculum division chosen from the full-time faculty in their respective divisions. For each appeal, the Committee will select one member to serve as a non-voting chair and recorder for the appeal.
4. The Grade appeal Committee will meet within two (2) business days of being convened. The student and instructor will be given an opportunity to address the Committee and to answer questions. After reviewing all relevant information presented, the Committee will render a decision reflecting the majority opinion of the committee. The Committee will immediately report its decision to the Vice President for Instruction who will notify the student and the instructor of the outcome.
5. The decision of the Grade Appeal Committee will be final.
6. Should any portion of the process result in the need to change the grade, the instructor will submit an Authorization to Change Grade form.