Academic Review Board

The Academic Review Board is the principal body for overseeing each student’s academic progress and for granting exceptions to degree requirements and academic policies.

The Board is chaired by the Dean of Students, and includes the Class Deans, faculty members, and student representatives. The main work of the Board is to consider student petitions for exceptions to our standard rules and practices; the Board evaluates such requests based on the individual student's circumstances as well as concerns of equity and fairness to all students.  The Board also researches and recommends changes in academic policy, often in collaboration with the Committee on Curriculum and Academic Planning.  Finally, at the end of each semester, the Board reviews the records of all students who are not in good standing, and makes a response to each student individually. 

Students who wish to submit a petition to the Academic Review Board should first consult with their class dean and then complete the online petition.  Petitions should be submitted by noon the Wednesday before the Board's meeting.  Students asking for excused incompletes should review the general information posted here and complete the online petition for an excused incomplete.  Petitions for excused incompletes should be submitted within two days after the end of the exam period for the relevant semester. 

Academic Review Board meetings will take place periodically throughout the semester (dates listed below).  In order to be considered, your petition must be received by noon on the Wednesday before the meeting.  
 
Academic Review Board Meeting Dates for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
September 11, 2023
September 25, 2023
October 16, 2023
October 30, 2023
November 20, 2023
December 11, 2023
January 29, 2024
February 12, 2024
February 26, 2024
March 11, 2024
April 8, 2024
April 29, 2024
May 13, 2024
 

Members for 2023-2024 include: 

  • Sheilah Shaw Horton, Vice President and Dean of Students, chair
  • Michael Jeffries, Provost and Dean of the College's Designee 
  • Ayana McCoy, Black Task Force representative
  • Robin Akert 23-26 (B)
  • Daniela Bartalesi-Graf 23-26 (A)
  • Heather Bryant 23-26 (A)
  • Barbara Geller 18-24 (B)
  • Mathew Tantama 20-21 & 22-24 (C)
  • Ann Trenk 22-25 (C)
  • Carol Shanmugaratnam, Registrar (non-voting)
  • Kristy Wilson, Associate Registrar (non-voting)
  • Student members (to be determined)

  • Alison J. Black, Class Dean 

  • Sara Squeglia, Class Dean 

  • Shannon Mokoro, Class Dean of First Year Students

  • Kelly Lewis, Class Dean and Director of Davis Degree Program 

  • Maryellen Kiley, Associate Dean of Students for Academic Integration & Advising