The University Student Appeals Office is recruiting undergraduate students (including JD, MD, and DVM students) to volunteer as members of the University Appeals Committee (UAC) and the University Appeals Tribunal (UAT). Student representatives are appointed by the SU and should represent as many different disciplines as possible at the University.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
As an UAC or UAT panel member, you will hear undergraduate student appeals relating to academic assessments, academic progression, and academic and non-academic misconduct. In this important role, you facilitate the system through which student appellants and faculty respondents are given an opportunity to state their cases. Together with your fellow panel members and with the support of legal counsel, you will decide on student appeals. From the in-depth knowledge you will gain about the appeals process, you will also be able to provide the Student Appeals Office with feedback to improve the student experience.
The ideal appointee would have a commitment to fairness and impartiality, an interest in learning more about institutional policies and regulations, and excellent interpersonal skills. You must be in good academic and conduct standing.
COMMITMENT
Your appointment to the UAC/UAT would be for the period of July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Appointees must have the ability to respond to Student Appeals Office requests/correspondence within 48 hours and be able to attend in-person hearings on Main Campus during business hours. All appointees are required to attend one orientation/training session (typically 1-2 hours in length) at the start of their term. On average, appointees support 1 or 2 appeal hearings per year based on their availability. Appeal hearings involve time to review the appeal file (approx. 2-3 hours), a 1-hour panel prep meeting (held virtually), and a 3–4-hour student appeal hearing (held in-person).
If you have any questions about the role, please don’t hesitate to contact the Student Appeals Office at appeals@ucalgary.ca.
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete the application form and submit it via email alongside a copy of your Academic Requirements Summary document from your Student Centre page to SU Policy Analyst, ifeanyichukwu.ezeume@ucalgary.ca by: EXTENDED DEADLINE – 4:00 PM Wednesday, June 19, 2024