Policies

Absences from Classes

EGS considers class attendance an academic requirement. Community events are also included in this requirement. Our training depends upon consistent presence and participation of students in the learning community. If, because of an act of God or force majeure (illness, death in the family, etc.), an absence is necessary, the following rules are applicable:

1. The student must inform faculty or core group leader as soon as possible.
2. Other reasons for absence must be presented in advance and will be decided upon at a meeting of the Core Faculty.
3. If more than three sessions are missed, no credit will be given and the course must be substituted or repeated at a later date. No tuition will be charged in this case.
4. If two or three sessions are missed, the teacher will give the student a make-up assignment to be completed after the summer school. No credit will be given until the teacher determines that the make-up assignment is satisfactorily completed.
5. Attendance at scheduled community events (Community Art, Lectures, Performances) is also mandatory.
6. Any non-excused absence is reason for review by the Dean and the Core Faculty. The Provost will make a final decision on the student’s status. The decision may range from warning, to probation, suspension or termination.

Grievance Procedure

If a student has a complaint, the process for grieving is as follows: The first step is to speak to the core group leader. If the difficulty cannot be resolved with the core group leader, the student can speak to the Dean. If there is a need after this point, the Provost can be involved.

Gender Equality

In case of a gender equality issue the Bureau de l’Egalité (BdE) (Sekretariat für Gleichstellung und Familie) of the state of Valais is available for information and advice.