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Student Appeals Procedure

Student Responsibility
Students are responsible for knowledge of and compliance with Hennepin Technical College policies, procedures, and regulations. Policies and procedures affecting students are stated in this document. If questions arise regarding policies or procedures, students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or a counselor to help clarify understanding and interpretation.

Student Rights
Students have the right to appeal decisions made regarding their academic standing, final course grades, transfer credit evaluations, graduation requirements, tuition requirements, and other similar issues. The college will act on requests for appeal when there is documented evidence of unusual circumstances or an inability of the college to deliver stated educational services.

Process
The student must make the appeals request in writing on the standard appeals form. The student must provide reasons and supportive documentation for the appeals request. The appeals request must be initiated within three (3) weeks from the time the incident or disagreement occurred.

The completed appeals request form is to be submitted to the Registration Office. The Registrar will act on the request and/or forward to the Vice President of Student Affairs for approval or denial. In certain appeals situations the appeals request may be forwarded to an administrator in the instructional areas for input/decision (for example, when there is a student appeal over a course grade given by an instructor).

The college will act on the student appeals request in a timely manner. In most situations, a decision will be made within two weeks of the date the appeals request is received by the Registration Office. A copy of the decision will be mailed to the student’s home address and one copy will be maintained in the student’s file.

Upon receiving the decision from the Registrar or Vice President of Student Affairs, the student may request to further appeal the decision the Vice President of Academic Affairs. In cases of Transfer Appeals, the students may further the appeals process through the Office of the Chancellor. Refer to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Level Transfer Appeal Process. Students must indicate on the form their intention to further appeal the decision, sign and date the form, and return it to the Registrar within seven (7) school days. The appeal will then be forwarded to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, who will make a decision on the request within two (2) working weeks.

Appeals Review Committee
Occasionally an appeal request may be of such a nature that it may be in the best interest of the student and the school to convene an Appeals Review Committee to advise the campus administration on the request. It will be determined by either the Vice President of Student Affairs or the Vice President of Academic Affairs whether to assemble an Appeals Review Committee.

Representation on the Review Committee typically would include, but is not limited to, three (3) to five (5) members from the following list of individuals: Vice President of Student Affairs, Registrar, Instructor, Counselor, Disability Services Coordinator, Student Representative.

Appeal to President
If a student contests the appeals decision made on campus, the student has the right to further appeal to the President. The student shall submit the appeals request form and accompanying documentation to the President. The decision of the President is final.

Contact HTC at 952-995-1300 or info@hennepintech.edu