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 student 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 2021 - 2022
Chair (appointed by President)
Prof. Suzanne Guerin
One representative of the Student Assessment Appeals Panel
Prof. John O'Connor
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
Aoife Bracken
Dean of Students
Prof. Jason Last
Director Of Legal Services (co-opted)
Julian Bostridge
Student Engagement Manager (co-opted)
Lynn Foster
ACCSAC Meeting Schedule 2022/2023
| Submission Deadline | Meeting Date |
| 3 October 2022 |
24 October 2022 (Monday) 2.30pm |
| 21 November 2022 |
12 December 2022 (Monday) 2.30pm |
| 20 February 2023 |
13 March 2023 (Monday) 2.30pm |
| 17 April 2023 |
8 May 2023 (Monday) 2.30pm |