Q&A
Q&A
Q: Under what circumstance can I apply for an appeal?
A:
1. If a student who is punished due to violations related to life, learning and education rights believes that the punishment is illegal or violated his/her rights, he/she can apply for an appeal to SGC in accordance with these regulations.
2. If a student union or other related student self-government organization dissatisfies a punishment or other measures or resolutions issued by NTU, they also could apply for an appeal to SGC.
The “student” mentioned above means s/he is a NTU student while the fact happens.
Q: What regulations apply to the appeal?
A: Please refer to the “Regulations Governing the NTU Student Appeal” (download here)
Q: Is there a deadline to the application of the appeal?
A:
1. An appeal should be applied within thirty days after the following day of the punishment is served; overdue will not be accepted.
2. The appellant may apply for a request to appeal with a force majeure excuse explained to SGC after ten-day deadline passes.
3. If the last day of the deadline is a holiday (excluding winter and summer vacation), next day of the holiday will be the deadline.
Q: Which committee handles the appeal?
A: The Appealing case made by students, Students Union or other related student self-government organizations shall be handled by the Student Grievances Committee (SGC).
Q: How to apply for an appeal?
A: The appellant should apply for an appeal through a written statement to SGC.
Q: Is there an application format?
A: The appellant should state the following information and sign on the written appealing statement:
1. Name, age, gender, department, student ID number, contact address and phone number of the appellant.
2. The unit that issues the punishment.
3. The subject, fact and the reason of appeal.
4. Date of application, including year, month and day
5. Evidences.
Q: Arbitration period?
A: The SGC should complete arbitration within 30 days after receiving the appealing written statement. If an extension is necessary, the SGC should notify the appellant. One time of extension is allowed but never exceeding two months. However, the arbitration deadline should not be allowed if an appeal involves in withdrawal, expulsion or other similar related cases.
Q: Will the arbitration be made public? Are interest parties allowed to make comments?
A: Arbitration should be made neutrally and is not allowed to make public. The SGC should inform the appellant, the unit that issues the punishment and interest parties to be present for explanation.
Q: Any more questions?
A: Please refer to the “Regulations Governing the NTU Student Appeal (PDF file)” or contact Mr. Lin Syue-Cheng at the NTU Office of Student Affairs (02-3366-2050).
