Grievance Policy

EMU Faculty of Pharmacy - Graduate Student Grievance Process

Informal Resolution Attempt:

• Students are encouraged to informally resolve academic-related grievances with their faculty advisor within the Faculty of Pharmacy.

Formal Grievance Filing:

• If an acceptable solution is not reached informally, the student must submit a written grievance to the Dean's office.
• The formal grievance should include details such as the issue's discovery, a description, evidence, and the desired resolution.
• Filing must occur within 30 calendar days from the grievant's knowledge of the problem.

Dean's Office Evaluation:

• The Dean's office will assess documents and mediate the grievance.
• Additional information may be requested, and meetings may be arranged.
  
• A decision acceptable to both parties will be provided.

Appeal Process:

• If dissatisfied with the Dean's office decision, a formal written appeal can be filled with the Vice Rector office.

Vice Rector Office Decision:

• The Vise Rector office decision about the appeal will be provided.
• All parties will be notified of the decision in writing.
• A comprehensive record of the entire process will be kept on file until the student's graduation.