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Academic standing; Academic dismissal;
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• Graduation or program completion; • Application of published academic requirements; or • Alleged failure to follow an established academic policy.
Academic appeals must be handled under the applicable NLU academic appeal process and this policy. NLU currently identifies four bases for an academic appeal: 1. The criteria or procedures were not published; 2. Published criteria or procedures were inconsistent with applicable University or program policy or violated a student's rights; 3. Published criteria or procedures were not followed; or 4. The decision was substantially influenced by factors other than published criteria. National Louis University
B. Non-Academic Concerns Non-academic concerns may include:
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Administrative decisions; Clinical-site concerns;
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Student services;
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Program operations;
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• Interpersonal concerns not otherwise governed by another University policy; or • Other University-related matters outside the academic appeal process.
NLU directs students to its Issue Resolution process for non-academic grievances. National Louis University C. Harassment and Discrimination Allegations of harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, or other prohibited conduct shall be reported through the applicable NLU process. The MSPAS Program shall not independently adjudicate a matter when University policy assigns jurisdiction to another NLU office or process.
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