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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE OF NURSING
Internal Affairs Committee	Policy: 1101 (4.1.2, 4.1.6, 4.1.7)
Faculty Policies - Committees	Originating Date: September 2025
Responsible Reviewing Agency: Internal Affairs Committee General Faculty Organization

Purpose

Upholds the integrity, fairness, and operational effectiveness of the College of Nursing’s internal academic and governance processes. It manages student academic appeals, disciplinary grievances, and faculty committee nominations.

Functions

Academic Review

• Review and adjudicate formal student appeals related to academic evaluations ensuring due process as outlined in university policies.
• Provide guidance and information to students, faculty, and administrators regarding the academic appeal process.
• Submit written reports and recommendations to relevant academic leadership.
• Review bylaws of the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska and related procedures annually.

Disciplinary Appeals and Grievances

• Review formal disciplinary appeals and student grievances for further investigation and hearings.
• Convene hearing committees to evaluate disciplinary or grievance cases and determine appropriate outcomes.
• Maintain records of outcomes and provide annual reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs (ADAP).
• Annually review disciplinary appeals and grievances policies and procedures.

Nominations

• Facilitate the nomination and election process for faculty and student membership on standing and special committees.
• Ensure equitable representation across divisions and maintain compliance with committee composition rules.
• Maintain and update master list records of standing and special committee memberships and terms.