Academic Appeals Committee

Function

The function of the Academic Appeals Committee is to hear appeals concerning evaluation of academic performance and decisions on recognition of prior learning (RPL).

The committee is appointed by the Rector of the University for a term of two years. The committee consists of a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, four other members and four deputy members. In addition, for the purpose of evaluation of academic performance, additional members holding a doctoral degree have been appointed to the committee.

Composition 1 Jan 2025–31 Dec 2026

Members:

Professor Kirsi Kuusikko, Chairperson
Professor Leila Juanto, Vice-chairperson
University lecturer Elina Härkönen
Lecturer Ossi Vuorilampi
Student Axel Ojala
Student Aku Westerholm

Deputy members:

Professor Satu Uusiautti
Professor Matti Nojonen
University lecturer Heidi Sinevaara Niskanen
University lecturer Arto Kauppi
Student Jesse Pöllänen
Student Marianne Laurikainen

Additional members:

Professor Marjaana Kangas

Contact

Rapporteur of the Committee
Coordinator Minna Ankerman
Tel. +358 40 481 3785
firstname.lastname (at) ulapland.fi

Instructions

• A student who is not satisfied with the evaluation of his coursework or the decision regarding the crediting of his studies can request a correction orally or in writing from the person who made the decision. A student who is not satisfied with the evaluation of a master's thesis, licentiate research or dissertation or similar theses or similar theses can request a correction in writing from the faculty council.
• The request for correction must be made within 14 days from the time when the student has had the opportunity to receive the results of the assessment and the application of the assessment criteria or the decision on recognition of prior learning.
• If the teacher is not available within the deadline, a written correction request can be left in the faculty's office.
  
• The teacher must give his rejection decision to the correction request in writing when the student requests it. For a possible appeal, the decision needs to be in writing.
  
• If the student is dissatisfied with the rectification decision regarding the assessment and approval of the credit report, he can apply for an amendment to it from the Academic Appeals Committee within 14 days of receiving information about the decision.
  
• The appeal is submitted to the university's registry office, kirjaamo(at)ulapland.fi.