I’ve heard that students who appeal a faculty decision usually win, so why would I waste my time?
This is a frequently cited rumor however it is incorrect. In the past 10 years only 2 students have successfully appealed the course level action of a faculty member. Remember that students in an appeal situation have already been found responsible by the faculty member so in order to successfully appeal they must be able to illustrate that the faculty member made an error in judgment or that there is new information that came to light after the faculty members decision.
