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Final Grades
Congratulations on completing another successful semester of teaching at George Brown! As the term comes to a close, here are some key steps to take as you wrap up the semester.
Finalizing and Submitting Final Grades
Step 1 - Brightspace
In Brightspace, review your Gradebook. Double-check your gradebook to ensure all grades are accurately recorded. Verify that all assignments, quizzes, and exams are graded and entered correctly and address any discrepancies or missing grades.
Step 2 - Millennium
Submit final grades through the college's designated grading system. All courses are available for grading in Millennium starting 10 business days prior to the end of the course. If prompted, log in via Single Sign-On using your usual GB employee credentials. Instructions for submitting grades can be found in the Millennium Grade Entry Guide.
Verify that grades are submitted accurately, as changes may be difficult to make after submission.
Course Evaluations
Reflect on the Semester
Whether you're new to teaching or a seasoned professional, the conclusion of the semester offers a valuable opportunity for reflection. Take a moment to review the successes and challenges of your teaching approach. Incorporate feedback from both students and colleagues to enhance your teaching practices. Identify effective strategies and areas where you can further develop, ensuring continuous improvement in your teaching journey.
Using Course EvaluAtion for reflections
At the end of each semester, we ask students to provide feedback on our effectiveness as teachers in the form of student feedback questionnaires (SFQs). But what can students tell us about our teaching? If we’re open to reflecting on them, the end-of-semester student feedback questionnaires contain valuable information and clues on how we can become better teachers.
In this online workshop, you will:
- analyze course evaluations as a measure of teaching effectiveness,
- develop strategies to interpret your student evaluations, and think of ways to improve your scores on succeeding SFQs.
This session will also consider evidence-based research on the validity of SFQs as measures of teaching effectiveness.
Grade Appeals
All George Brown Polytechnic students have the right to appeal an academic decision they perceive to be unfair. It is expected that faculty members will make academic judgments that are consistent and fair, and that students’ academic records will reflect their demonstrated abilities and accomplishments. Students are entitled to know their rights under the Academic Appeals Policy.
Academic issues that may be appealed include: a final grade in a course, a grade within a course that could not be reassessed (e.g., oral presentation, performance, practical exam, placement) or that was denied reassessment, a probationary or withdrawal decision or a PLAR decision.
It is expected that students, faculty members work to resolve academic issues at the program level in a timely fashion. The first step is for the student and the faculty member to meet to discuss the grade. If a resolution is not reached and the student remains dissatisfied with the academic decision, the student may proceed with an Academic Appeal.
To Appeal a Grade
Students may initiate an Academic Appeal if they disagree with a final grade in a course. The Academic Appeals process follows specific steps and timelines outlined in the College policy.
Steps to Appeal a Grade
- Please review the Academic Appeals Policy carefully before beginning the appeal process. The PDF is provided for reference only—do not download or complete it. Before submitting an appeal, ensure you have reviewed the five required steps to appeal a grade.
- Meet with the Faculty Member (Stage 1)
Within 10 business days of receiving a grade or academic decision, students must contact the faculty member to arrange a meeting to discuss their academic concern.- You will be required to provide the meeting date and supporting documentation when completing the Student Academic Appeal Intake Form (Step 4).
- Meet with the Associate Dean
If the matter is not resolved after meeting with the faculty member, students must contact the Associate Dean within 5 business days of that meeting to request a discussion.- You will be required to provide the meeting date and supporting documentation when completing the Student Academic Appeal Intake Form (Step 4).
- Complete the Student Academic Appeal Intake Form
Once all Stage 1 steps have been completed, submit the Student Academic Appeal Intake Form. - Once the Appeals Coordinator has reviewed the Student Academic Appeal Intake Form and confirmed meeting dates and documentation with the Associate Dean, the Associate Dean will complete the Associate Dean Review Form. You will then receive the Official Academic Appeal Application Form via a Microsoft Forms link. Submission of this form initiates Stage 2 of the Academic Appeals Procedure. Your application and supporting documentation will be forwarded to the Appeals Moderator for review. The decision after this stage is final. Please note that the Appeals Office coordinates the process to ensure procedural fairness; we do not make academic decisions.
Additional Support
Students may seek guidance on the policy or process through:
- The Student Association’s Academic Advocacy
- Their Associate Dean
Supporting Resources
- Medical Form (PDF): To be completed by a licensed physician and stamped by the medical office (if applicable)
- General Academic Appeals Inquiries: appealsmoderator@georgebrown.ca