Pratt Munson upholds the right to a respectful, fair academic environment. Faculty are expected to foster free discussion, inquiry, and expression in their classrooms. Student performance should be evaluated solely on academic criteria, not on personal opinions or unrelated conduct.
Students have the right to question or take exception to ideas or views presented in courses, while still being responsible for learning course material and meeting academic standards. If a student feels they have been unfairly evaluated or experiences unnecessary conflict, they should first attempt to resolve the issue directly with the faculty member. If unresolved, they may report the matter to the Dean for further discussion to seek a fair solution.
If these steps do not resolve the issue, students have the right to file a formal grievance with the Bias Committee or through Pratt Munson's Title IX, Nondiscrimination, and Anti-Harassment Policy if protected rights may be involved. Students are assured protection from biased or capricious grading through these established grievance procedures.
