Personal & Professional Options for Conflict Resolution
Occasionally interactions between students, staff and faculty result in
misunderstandings, disputes and/or differences of opinion. In the
majority of instances these differences can be resolved as a result of
an informal discussion between the persons involved. UCSD encourages
graduate students promptly to pursue informal action first. In
instances where informal resolution is unsuccessful, students have
various formal avenues for complaint resolution. Graduate students are
encouraged to contact the Interim Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies, April
Bjornsen ( abjornsen@ucsd.edu),
for information and assistance with the resolution of conflicts. The
Graduate
Student Handbook also provides information. The information below
highlights some specific options.
Academic Appeals and Grievances
If a student believes that non-academic criteria have been used in
determining his/her grade in a course, he/she may follow the procedures
described in this Regulation.
Non-Academic Appeals and Grievances
A student may appeal an action or inaction of his or her department,
program, individual faculty member, or UCSD administrator. Students are
encouraged to contact the assistant dean for Student Affairs in the
Office of Graduate Studies for assistance with the appeal process.
Office of the Ombuds
The UCSD Office of the Ombuds provides confidential, neutral, and
informal dispute resolution services for the UCSD community. The office
is available to assist faculty, staff, students, non-Senate academics,
postdoctoral trainees, and employees of UCSD Healthcare (UCSD Medical
Center and related facilities) who seek guidance with the resolution of
academic or administrative issues and disputes.
Research Ethics
How to Blow the Whistle on Suspected Improper Activities:
Any activity by UC or a UC employee that appears to violate any state
or federal law or regulation (e.g., corruption, malfeasance, bribery,
theft or misuse of government property, fraud, coercion, or
conversion); or wastes money, or involves gross misconduct, gross
incompetence, or gross inefficiency may be improper. Procedures exist
to protect the identity of any individual who wishes to alert an
independent body of such suspicious activities.
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