If you need to escalate an appeal after speaking with the instructor, to whom might policy direct you?

• A. President of the college
• B. Academic Advising
• C. Department chair or Registrar/Academic Appeals Committee
• D. Financial Aid Office

Answer: (C)

When you need to escalate an appeal after talking with the instructor, the next step is typically to involve a formal review body within the college, such as the department chair or the Registrar/Academic Appeals Committee. The department chair can examine the issue from within the department, review course-specific policies, and determine whether further action is warranted. If a formal appeal is required—one that follows established procedures and policy interpretation—the Registrar or Academic Appeals Committee handles that process, ensuring due process and a neutral review. The president is usually not involved in standard academic appeals, Academic Advising is a supportive resource for guidance and planning, and the Financial Aid Office deals with funding matters rather than academic disputes.