Student Academic Grievance Board

Student Membership:

6 Undergraduate Students At-Large

6 Graduate Students At-Large

Purpose:

Students have protection, through orderly procedures, against arbitrary or capricious actions or decisions by their instructors; students also have protection against erroneous actions or decisions by academic units. At the same time, students are responsible for achieving and maintaining the standards of academic performance and excellence which are established by their instructors and for complying with all relevant policies, standards, rules, and requirements which are formulated by the University and the University’s academic units.

A student wishing to pursue an academic grievance or appeal must use follow the grievance procedure outlined in Appendix F of the University Catalog.

If a student wishes to appeal the decision of a college dean regarding an academic grievance, they may appeal to the Academic Grievance Board. If an appeal is received by the Academic Grievance Board, a hearing shall be called within 15 days of the filing, unless both parties agree to a delay, or unless the grievance is resolved through mediation. Historically, the Academic Grievance Board has been convened on average once each academic year to resolve an appeal.

The pool of members for the Academic Grievance Board consists of six faculty appointed by the Faculty Senate for three-year terms, as well as six undergraduate students and six graduate students appointed by the Associated Students board for one-year terms. This is an opportunity for students to be engaged in a fair and just process to support academic integrity and unbiased treatment of students. If you would like to serve as a student representative on the Academic Grievance Board.

How to Apply

Option 1

Click the button below. This will take you to the WIN Forms, to find the Committee Application you MUST sign in to your Western Account in WIN. Fill the application out and hit submit.

Option 2

Email Adam Lorio (lorioa@wwu.edu) with your interest to join the Student Academic Grievance Board. Please note whether you are an Undergraduate Student or Graduate Student.