Academic Discipline Process

Academic Discipline Process

  1. Initial Resolution:
    • When an academic concern arises, the student must first discuss it directly with the Course Director(s) for resolution.
  2. Formal Appeal:
    • If unresolved, the student may submit a formal written appeal to the DNAP Program Director within five business days of the initial meeting with the Course Director(s).
  3. Response Timeframes:
    • The Program Director will initiate an investigation within ten business days of receiving the formal appeal.
    • The Program Director will review and respond to the appeal within ten business days of completing the investigation or refer the case to the DNAP Student Performance Committee (DNAP-SPC).
    • The DNAP-SPC will forward its recommendations to the Program Director within ten business days of the committee meeting.
    • If the decision remains unsatisfactory, the student may submit a written appeal to the Provost within five business days.
    • The Provost will finalize the decision within ten business days of receiving the appeal.
    • The Provost’s decision is final.
  4. Representation:
    • Legal representation is not permitted during DNAP-SPC proceedings.

Non-Academic Discipline Process

  1. Incident Notification:
    • Students will receive written notification of any non-academic incidents as soon as possible after discovery.
  2. Hearing Scheduling:
    • If a formal hearing with the DNAP-SPC is required, it will be scheduled within ten business days of committee notification.
  3. Appeal Timeline:
    • Each level of appeal must be filed within five business days of receiving a decision.
    • Responses from relevant authorities (DNAP-SPC or Provost) will be issued within ten business days for each appeal.
  4. Implementation of Disciplinary Actions:
    • Final disciplinary actions will be implemented following the decision and documented per university policy.

DNAP Student Performance Committee (SPC) Protocols

  1. Scope of Review:
    • The DNAP-SPC reviews cases related to academic and non-academic concerns, including probation, professionalism issues, and Code of Conduct violations.
  2. Deliberations:
    • The committee deliberates privately and bases decisions on the preponderance of evidence standard.
  3. Sanctions:
    • Sanctions may include, but are not limited to, written warnings, probation, suspension, or dismissal.
  4. Appeals:
    • Appeals at any level must be filed within five business days, with responses issued within ten business days of submission.

G.7 Complaints and Grievances

Informal Process

  1. Purpose:
    • This process allows students to resolve concerns through mediation or discussions without filing a formal written complaint.
  2. Timeframe:
    • Informal resolutions should be completed within ten business days of initiation to ensure timely resolution.

Formal Complaint Process

  1. Submission:
    • Students may file formal complaints via EthicsPoint, which permits anonymous submissions if desired.
  2. Investigation Timeline:
    • Investigations will commence within ten business days of complaint submission.
    • A resolution will be reached within 30 days. If the case complexity requires more time, the student will be informed.
  3. Escalation:
    • Unresolved complaints may be escalated to the Provost’s Office in writing or directed to relevant accrediting bodies listed in the student handbook.

This document serves as an official addendum to the current university policy regarding student grievances and appeals processes. The procedures and guidelines outlined herein are specific to the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program and supplement, rather than replace, the broader university policies already in effect.

In cases where discrepancies arise between this addendum and the university’s general policies, the policies outlined in this addendum shall take precedence for matters concerning DNAP students. All other university policies remain fully applicable.

 

content added 12.5.2024

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