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Academic Progression Review Committee (APRC)

The Academic Progression Review Committee (APRC) meets regularly throughout the academic year and is responsible for the following:

  • Reviewing for approval: applications to repeat courses for a third attempt, readmission applications as assigned by the Admissions Office, Student Academic Progression (SAP) appeals
  • Reviewing for recommendation: dismissal and grade appeals as assigned by the Dean of the Division of Nursing and the Dean of the Division of Arts and Health Sciences
  • Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs 

 

Committee Composition:

The Academic Progression Review Committee (APRC) is composed of the following members as assigned by the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs:

  • Registrar (Committee Chair)
  • Faculty representation from Division of Arts and Health Sciences (1 seat)
  • Faculty representation from Division of Nursing (1 seat)
  • Academic Advising (1-2 seats)
  • Academic Support Services (1 seat)
  • Admissions (1 seat)

A quorum of at least 4 members is required for any decision. If there is a conflict of interest with a voting member while reviewing a student, another faculty or staff member from the designated area may step in as representative for the vote for that student. 

 

APRC Decision Appeals:

 

First Level: If a student wishes to appeal a decision made by the Academic Progression Review Committee they may submit a letter of appeal within 30 days to the Program Dean. The Program Dean will have 10 business days to review the appeal for decision.

 

Second Level: If the student is not satisfied with the decision of the Program Dean, the student may submit a letter of appeal to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs within 10 days. The Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs will have 10 business days to review the appeal for decision. Once a decision has been made by the Vice President or Academic and Student Affairs, it is final and no other appeals can be requested.