When to contact the VP Academic?
- When you would like to talk confidentially about a situation
- When you are unsure of which policies, procedures or guidelines apply to your problem
- When you feel a policy, procedure or guideline has been unfairly applied to you
- When you don’t know who to talk to, where to turn, or what options are available
How the VP Academic can help you?
- Listen to your concerns and define available options
- Explain relevant and applicable SAIT policies and procedures
- Refer you to the appropriate office or decision maker for resolution
- Recommend changes to outdated or ineffective SAIT academic policies and procedures
Typical Concerns Brought to the VP Academic
- Issues related to academic integrity
- Issues related to non-academic misconduct
- Problems with instructor/student misunderstandings
- Problems with rules that govern courses or course/program requirements
The VP Academic CANNOT
- Force a decision or overturn a decision made by others
- Bypass existing policies and procedures to resolve student issues
- Give legal advice or act as legal representation
- Intervene in conflicts with individuals or groups outside of SAIT