Grade Grievance Training Quiz

1. Grade disputes must be initiated within six weeks from the date the student’s grade was posted.

True

False

2. Faculty have the final decision regarding grade disputes, even after the case has been reviewed by the Campus College Chair or Director of Academic Affairs.

True

False

3. Unresolved grade disputes between student and faculty should be referred to the Campus College Chair or Director of Academic Affairs.

True

False

4. Supporting documentation and a clear description of why the student is disputing the grade are both necessary when submitting the grade grievance.

True

False

5. Two key faculty responsibilities include meeting all provisions stated in the faculty handbook and adhering to the syllabi provisions for each course.

True

False

6. During the grade grievance process the faculty is responsible for reviewing errors on their part, making a decision, and communicating that decision to the student.

True

False

7. In the case of a violation of policy, the matter is handled as a faculty standards matter.

True

False

8. A miscalculation or misconception by the instructor is an acceptable reason for submitting a grade grievance.

True

False

9. The student’s first action when addressing a grade grievance should always be to contact the faculty.

True

False

10. If student technological difficulties interfered with the quality or timeliness of assignments being submitted a grade grievance should not be submitted.

True

False

11. Faculty are the universal control in the classroom.

True

False

12. Grade disputes should always be submitted in writing.

True

False

13. There is no appeal process beyond the campus level, which means that ODM does not become involved in grade disputes.

True

False

14. Employer tuition reimbursement policies are not taken into consideration when handling grade grievances.

True

False

15. If the grade dispute comes up while class is in session (e.g., week three), students should be advised to stop turning in their assignments until the dispute is resolved.

True

False

16. When looking at student relationships, the student-to-student relationship is not considered.

True

False

17. Students occasionally dislike the faculty’s teaching style, which is definitely a valid reason for submitted a grade grievance.

True

False

18. University policy _____ refers to grade disputes.

102.6

91.5

108.1

19. If a student believes that the instructor assigned too much work during the course, he or she has a valid reason to submit a grade grievance.

True

False

20. If the nature of the dispute is discrimination, the student should still submit a grade grievance concern.

True

False