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2015-2016 Student Handbook 41 Appeal of a Grade If a student feels that his/her final semester grade in a course is not equitable, he or she should first discuss the issue with the professor of the course. If not satisfied with the decision, the student may set up a meeting to further discuss the issue with the appropriate division chair. (In the instance that the professor is the division chair, the student may schedule an appointment with the Provost/Academic Dean.) At any time during this process, the student may choose to submit a formal typed written letter of appeal to the Office of the Provost/Academic Dean that includes all specifics needed to evaluate the information. Formal appeals will be handled by the Faculty Concerns Committee, and their decision is considered final on behalf of the Seminary. The Faculty Concerns Committee does not meet during the summer or intersession. Course Taping Policy Students must always request the instructor's permission to make audio or video recording of a course. Such recordings are to be used solely and exclusively for the purposes of that student's study for the course and are not to be distributed in any form without the knowledge and permission of the instructor. "Taking the course" by listening to recordings made in class is not permitted except in formalized individualized study situations. Extensions of Course Work Students are required to complete all course work during the semester or session (intersession or summer) in which courses are taken. In order to accomplish this, some students may need to reduce the number of classes taken each semester. The Seminary does recognize that on occasion extenuating circumstances may warrant the granting of additional time to complete course work. Such situations require the approval of the professor. Extenuating circumstances that may warrant an extension include: • Death in the family. • Serious illness or accident that required hospitalization and preventing the student from attending class or completing the work. Events that would NOT be considered extenuating include: • Being too busy/overcommitting oneself/time management difficulties. • Travel plans. • Employment demands. • Ministry commitments. • Minor illnesses. Extensions, when granted, are for a period of one week to no more than eight weeks beyond the final day of the semester or session in question. Failure on the part of the student to complete all the required course work in the allotted time will result in a grade assignment based on course work completed up through the last day of the approved extension period.