Students or candidates may be removed from an Educator Preparation Program (EPP) at any level. Any Professional Progress Committee (PPC) referral could result in removal from the EPP.
Normal steps in removal from the Educator Preparation Program
- The PPC receives referral about concerns that may warrant a removal from the program.
- The PPC will utilize the appropriate actions necessary to determine if removal is needed. The student will always be given the opportunity to meet with the PPC prior to a removal recommendation. The PPC Student Meeting Results form will provide documentation of the student meeting.
- If the Dean of Education and Behavioral Sciences approves the recommendation for removal, the Director of Education Services will notify the candidate in writing and provide information about the appeal process.
Appeal process following removal from Educator Preparation
Candidates who have been removed from the Education Preparation Program may appeal in writing to the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA). The written appeal must be submitted within 10 calendar days of receiving notice of the decision. The appeal should be directed to and delivered to the VPAA via hand-delivery, by email, or by first-class mail. The VPAA will meet with the student within 10 calendar days of receipt of a request for an appeal. Within three calendar days of this meeting, the decision will be reported in writing to the student by email or first-class mail.
If the candidate is a member of the Student Education Association of Nebraska, the candidate may wish to contact the Nebraska State Education Association (NSEA) for assistance.
