Page 73 - Postgraduate Handbook 2024-25

73

4. Final decision/recommendations will be shared with b. averse the recommendation(s);
the grievant by the Head of the Student Support
Office. c. refer the case back to the Student Grievance Committee
for reconsideration de novo; or
5. Any appeal concerning this report must be forwarded
by the Head of Student Support Office to the Chancellor d. uphold the recommendations of the SGC, with whatever
in writing within 5 working days of the grievant’s modification deemed reasonable.
receipt of the final decision/recommendations. The Chancellor’s decision shall be conveyed to the Grievant
6. The Chancellor will make a final decision within five and the concerned Department Head/Dean by the Head
working days of receiving the appeal or, in cases of Student Support Office or the designee and filed by the
where due process has been shown not to have been Head of Student Support Office.
followed, direct that the SGC hear the case de novo.
Housing and Residence Life
Student Grievance Committee Rules Abu Dhabi University - Abu Dhabi Campus offers residence
The following conditions and processes apply: units of different classifications, all of which are apartment/
studio type which is housed in buildings with 24/7 security
Student Grievance Forms must be held on behalf of the and security system. Student dormitories are separated
SGC, and made available to students on request, by the regarding gender, in observance of the Gender Segregation
Student Support Office. Policy of the university. These residences are strategically
located within the ADU Campus, creating an atmosphere
A grievance must be submitted via the Student Support most conducive to learning and comfort of students.
Office within two weeks of the day in which the event
allegedly took place or the decision was taken. A Residence Life Coordinator and Security Personnel who
are available 24/7 to cater to students’ requests and other
The Student Support Office is to place all grievances on file, needs man each dormitory. Due to health and hygiene
on behalf of the SGC, along with other pertinent grievance purposes, pets are not allowed in the dormitories. Curfew
documents and the determinations made by the SGC, and hours are applied to ensure student safety and promote a
Chancellor. secure environment of campus living.
If an SGC member declares or discovers a conflict of Types of Units:
interest during proceedings, or a conflict of interest
involving an SGC member is discovered by another SGC Private Room:
member during proceedings, the member involved may
pardon him/ herself from the committee or be excused by Single unit with individual kitchen and bath (1 person/ unit).
the Chair. Semi-Private:
Should a disagreement arise between a committee Single Occupancy with Shared Bath and Kitchen (2
member and the Chair as to whether or not a committee persons/unit).
member should be excused on the grounds of a conflict of
interest, a resolution will be sought by a majority vote. Double-Occupancy:
One-bedroom unit with two beds with shared kitchen and
SGC committee members may not also serve on any bath (2 persons/unit).
Appeals Committee appointed by the Chancellor.
Double-Shared Occupancy:
Appeals Two-bedroom unit with two beds in each room
and shared kitchen and bath (4 persons/unit).
• The Grievant shall have the right to appeal the SGC (Not Available During Covid-19 Pandemic)
report to the Chancellor through the Head of Student
Support Office. This appeal must be in written form All units are furnished with bed/s, complete beddings,
and filed within five (5) days. bedside drawers, study desks, and cupboards, microwave
ovens, and refrigerators.
• The Chancellor will review the SGC report to determine
whether the evidence and the process used to support Facilities and Services available:
the recommendations.
Common kitchens
• The Chancellor shall have the discretion to: Laundry room
a. uphold the SGC recommendation(s); TV room

Abu Dhabi University | Postgraduate Handbook 2024 - 2025