Academic Council Committee on Student Appeals and Complaints
The Academic Council Committee on Student Appeals and Complaints (ACCSAC) provides oversight of the management and operation of assessment appeals and student complaints.
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Dr Aoife Duignan, Student Engagement Office
Email: aoife.duignan@ucd.ie
The Academic Council Student Complaints and Appeals Committee shall:
1. Maintain oversight of assessment appeals and student complaints processes
2. Make recommendations to the Registrar and the Academic Council in relation to any issues or opportunities for enhancement identified arising from the monitoring and review student appeal and complaint processes
3. Monitor the processes under its remit to ensure they are operated in an efficient and timely manner
4. Receive reports from Schools and the Student Complaints and Appeals Officer.
ACCSAC Membership 2019/20
Chair (appointed by President)
Prof. Barbara Dooley
One representative of the Student Assessment Appeals Panel
Assoc. Prof. Suzanne Guerin
One representative of Student Complaint Investigating Officers
Dr Aideen Quilty
One representative from the Heads of Schools, nominated by the President
Prof. Peter Kennedy
One representative from the Heads of Support Units, nominated by the Registrar
Michael Sinnott
Representative of Academic Council, nominated by the President
Prof. Judith Harford
Representative of the Students' Union, nominated by the Students' Union President
Brian Treacy
Dean of Students (co-opted)
Prof. Jason Last
ACCSAC Meeting Schedule 2019/2020
| Submission Deadline | Meeting Date |
| 30 September 2019 |
Tuesday, 8 October 2019, 11.30am Room 213, Tierney |
| 18 November 2019 |
Monday, 2 December 2019, 10.00am Room 213, Tierney |
| 20 January 2020 |
Monday, 3 February 2020, 2.30pm Room 213, Tierney |
| 16 March 2020 |
Monday, 23 March 2020, 2.30pm Room 213, Tierney |