1. Minutes of the last meeting were approved.

2. Procedures for grievances

What are the policies for a student appealing a grade?

What are the policies for appealing a dismissal from the program?

It was decided that the graduate council will serve as the appeal board for graduate grade or dismissal reversal, replacing the procedure outlined in the Undergraduate Student Handbook.

It was agreed that the explanation of the grievance process  would be placed in the new graduate handbook so that all information is contained in one place. It was motioned, seconded and passed.

The current text on page 36 of the graduate handbook would be amended to read:

Academic Grievances

 Marietta College is committed to the highest principles of academic and personal integrity and a sensitive regard for the rights of others. Essential to these rights are the individual responsibilities of faculty and students. Faculty are responsible for clearly communicating their grading policies, testing procedures, and expectations of student performance at the beginning of each course, as described in the Faculty Manual. Students are responsible for following these policies and fulfilling those expectations. Although students have the right to their opinions about course content and delivery, they remain responsible for learning the content of the course and for fulfilling all degree requirements. The procedures for grievances are outlined in the Student Handbook.

The Graduate Council shall act as an appellate organization for students wishing to appeal academic grievances and time limitations. A student wishing to file an appeal must submit a letter of appeal (petition) to the Chair of Graduate Council. The Chair of Graduate Council will forward approved appeals, along with recommendations, to the Provost who will make the final decision. Each student who appeals to Graduate Council will be assigned an advocate from the Graduate Council to help in the preparation and presentation of the petition.

Blue - existing text, Graduate Student Catalog

Red - added text - Graduate Council

Green - added text, derived from Graduate Council Policies and Practices, Faculty Constitution, Appendix 2-9, Section V.

2. Grant proposal was presented to the board. The board agreed to review the proposal and correspond by e-mail.

In attendance :Jack Hillwig, Janet Becker, Tom Perry, Ken Itzkowitz, Jim O’Donnell, Ryan May, Bill Bauer, Carolyn Backus Dave McShaffrey, Sue Dewine

Gloria Stewart, Laura Little, Cathy Brown