Bouillon Room 204
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone: 509-963-1515
E-mail: deanstudentsuccess@cwu.edu
The Office of Academic Success & Dispute Resolution exists to help CWU students with academic problems, conflicts, or concerns. The Director serves as a non-legal "ombudsman" to hear complaints, coach aggrieved students in effective conflict resolution communication, and, when necessary, mediate to help students and faculty arrive at fair and sustainable solutions.The Director also facilitates the academic appeal and grievance processs, the Academic Early Alert system, and other Academic Success special projects. Additionally, the Director of Academic Success collaborates with Faculty Senate, assists faculty in resolving student academic concerns, and meets with individual students facing academic challenges.
Academic Suspension Appeal Deadline for Spring 2023: The final deadline to submit an Academic Suspension Appeal is noon on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Academic Standing Council will review appeals and students will be notified of their decision no later than 5:00 pm on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.
About Academic Concerns & Dispute Resolution
Student Rights and Grade Appeals
Instructions for Submitting an Academic Suspension Appeal
Academic Suspension Appeal Form
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Carolyn B. Thurston, M.A. |