I agree with Mr. Harrell that she should vigorously pursue all available internal appeals, both because that is required before resorting to the courts, and because it is more likely to yield positive results. Unless the school is violating its own policies and/or procedures in dismissing her for academic performance, the law will not overturn the decision. Students implicitly agree to be bound by all the academic rules, policies and procedures when they matriculate. So if SJSU is following its own rules, her only hope is an internal appeal.
I agree with Mr. Harrell that she should vigorously pursue all available internal appeals, both because that is required before resorting to the courts, and because it is more likely to yield positive results. Unless the school is violating its own policies and/or procedures in dismissing her for academic performance, the law will not overturn the decision. Students implicitly agree to be bound by all the academic rules, policies and procedures when they matriculate. So if SJSU is following its own rules, her only hope is an internal appeal.
