Chapter Six
Student Governance and Student Affairs Administration
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Article 6.6 Academic Review, Advancement, Probation, and Dismissal of Students
Sec. 6.6.1 Academic Authority
The academic authority of the University in all matters involving academic status of each student shall be vested in the academic unit in which the student is enrolled. The authority over an individual course rests with the academic unit in which it is offered.
Sec. 6.6.2 Course Grading
The authority for the determination of grades in any course shall rest with the faculty of the academic unit offering the course. Each student shall have the right to discuss any grade with the appropriate faculty member or academic dean in accordance with the procedure of the academic unit.
Sec. 6.6.3 Degree Status
Each academic unit shall be charged with the responsibility and authority to make academic determinations as to continuation in a degree or other program, probation, or permanent or temporary dismissal of students. Such determination shall be made upon evaluation of the student's academic performance and demonstrated fitness to continue in the program in accordance with promulgated standards established by the unit. Academic dishonesty in any form, including plagiarism, forgery, or cheating, reflects detrimentally upon the fitness of a student to continue in a program.
When an academic unit makes a decision recommending action which results in a change of a student's academic status, the appropriate dean shall notify the student. The student shall have the right to discuss this matter with the proper person from that academic unit and follow such procedures as may have been established by that unit. A representative of the unit shall meet informally with the student and shall explain the basis of the academic decision. The academic unit shall keep as a part of the student's record a notation of any academic determination other than promotion or unqualified continuation in a program, with such record to contain a brief statement of the reasons for such action as discussed with the student and a statement of the date of the informal meeting as well as a list of the names of the persons attending that meeting.