The Fairness Board is the primary campus group concerned with providing "due process" in relation to academically related matters for the students and instructors at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, particularly in terms of student/faculty relationships. The Board hears grade appeals based on the grievant's belief that the instructor has made a mistake, shown bad faith or incompetence, or been unfair.

Although in grade appeals the Board operates under the presumption that the grade assigned was correct, should its members find that the evidence indicated that such was not actually the case, the chair will recommend to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs that the grade be changed. In all cases, the Board's authority is limited to actions consistent with CSU system policy.

Academic Senate Resolution AS-548-00/FB: Fairness Board Procedures

View the Academic Policy on Cheating & Plagiarism