13.4 Appeal of Promotion Decisions

An appeal of a promotion decision must be submitted to the Chair of the Committee on Undergraduate Studies for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) Program within fourteen days of the promotion decision. Appeal submissions shall contain the following:

• Student name,
• Current address and telephone number,
• Memorial University of Newfoundland e-mail address,
• Student ID number,
• A copy of the decision giving rise to the appeal,
• A description of the matter under appeal,
• The grounds of appeal,
• Supporting documentation; and
• The resolution being sought.

A student may request additional time to gather supporting documentation. Such a request will not be unreasonably denied.

For assistance in the appeals process, a student is advised to consult with the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Studies) or Associate Directors (Center for Nursing Studies, Western Regional School of Nursing) whose advice shall include the provision of a list of others within the Faculty and elsewhere in the University who can advise the student during the appeals process.

A student is encouraged to review University Regulations (Undergraduate), Information Required in Letters of Appeal.

The terms of reference for the Committee on Undergraduate Studies for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) Program Student Appeals Committee, including procedures followed by the Committee, are posted on the Faculty website at https://www.mun.ca/nursing/about/.