Student Handbook-2024-2025 86 7.6 Student Appeals Policy and Procedures A student may submit a written petition to the Dean of the College which offers the course within two weeks after the grades have been posted to have his/her final examination answer sheets or booklet reviewed. The petition shall be submitted through the Registrar’s Office after payment of a fixed fee. If the petition is granted, the review shall be conducted by a committee formed by the Department’s Chair consisting of himself/herself and two other members of the Department, one of whom shall be the instructor of the course. The review shall ascertain whether or not there is a material error in adding up the grades allocated to each question, copying the components of the grade, or forgetting to correct a question partially or wholly. If such an error exists, the instructor of the course shall correct it, and the corrected result shall be approved in accordance with standard procedures. 7.7 No Smoking Policy Smoking is not allowed in all the facilities of the University. The University policies and procedures state that “smoking of any form or type is strictly forbidden in all the facilities of the University including buildings, halls, and outdoor areas”. 7.8 General Appearance Students are expected to respect the University environment that includes academic and social aspects. Therefore, students should appropriate clothes that are compatible with the values and principles of the community. Furthermore, the University implements Las of Modesty (Ihtisham) that is effective in Sharjah. Students can wear any costumes as long as they do not contradict with the values of the community and violate its traditions and conventions. Improper, transparent, and right short garments or shoes are considered a violation of the University conventions. Therefore, the University urges all students, males and females, to observe the law of modesty regarding clothes. Unclean or wrinkled garments are a sign of disrespect and indifference to the university conventions. Students need to put on their white gowns while working in labs or clinics during training. These gowns are not allowed in public places at the University. 7.9 Students Rights and Responsibilities Governed by the University bylaws and defined policies and procedures, the following students’ rights and responsibilities are defined: Student Rights: • Pursue academic education as long as the student is satisfying the eligibility criteria and adhering to the academic standards. • Receive education in professional, supportive, equal and safe academic environment • Be clearly informed of study plans and related bylaws, policies and procedures • Have access to University facilities, services and learning resources • Have access to related personal and academic records and have protection against unauthorized disclosure of confidential data • Enjoy the benefits of student services
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