1. Name: Course Drop Appeals Committee
2. Membership:
6 faculty members and 1 student member. Ex-officio member (with vote): The Chair of the Faculty. Ex-officio member (without vote but with all other parliamentary privileges): The Chancellor or an appointed representative.
3. Quorum: 4 elected members exclusive of ex-officio.
4. A. Committee Responsibilities:
The committee serves as an appeals board for students whose requests for course drops by exception have been denied by the Office of Undergraduate Studies.
B. To Whom The Committee Reports:
The committee reports appellate decisions to the office of Undergraduate Studies. The committee also notifies the Registrar if the decision is made to grant a student a drop by exception.
C. How Often The Committee Reports:
The committee reports to the Faculty Senate at least once a year and at other times as necessary.
D. Power Of The Committee To Act Without Faculty Senate Approval:
The committee is empowered to make appellate decisions in student course drop appeals, reporting to the office of Undergraduate Studies and the Registrar, as appropriate.
5. Standard Meeting Time:
The committee meets when a suitable number of student petitions has been received.