The Professional Development Framework Appeals Procedure is coordinated through the Office of Professional Development, Research, and Innovation in Nursing (PDRI).  The philosophy and processes that guide the Central Committee are applied to the Appeals Process, including deep respect for each applicant, confidentiality of the review, a commitment to thoroughness through the use of the same tools and interview processes used by the Central Committee review panels, and developmental feedback provided to all Appeals applicants.   

Appeals at various Levels

1. Levels D & E advancement appeals are taken to the Appeals Board.  The decision of the Appeals Board is final and not subject to the dispute process.
2. The Appeals Board procedure also applies to the Annual Renewal process.

Steps in the Appeals Procedure

File for Appeal: 

From the point of receipt of notification of not being advanced, the applicant has 30 calendar days to file an Appeal.  Appeal requests should be brief, to the point, and include phone number and email address.  Appeal requests may be made in the following ways:

1. Hard Copy sent to the Center for PDRI, Attention: Judy Bliss, 6B04, Box 0436, 300 North Ingalls, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-0436
2. Hard copy brought directly to the Center for PDRI, 6th floor of the 300 North Ingalls Building
3. Email sent directly to Judy Bliss:  judyblis@umich.edu
4. You will receive an email receipt indicating the date and time your Request for Appeal was received.

Schedule and participate in Interview Process: 

Every effort will be made to schedule your Appeal within 30 calendar days of receipt of your request. You will be contacted regarding the scheduling of an interview with the Appeals Board.  In a manner consistent with the original interview, the Appeals Board will seek to verify, clarify, and amplify the information contained in your original portfolio, as well as focus on the areas identified in the Framework Interview Guidelines.  In addition, during the course of the interview with the Appeals Board and at the applicant’s discretion, the opportunity to discuss one’s perspective regarding the appeal will be made available.

Decision:

Through the Center for PDRI, the decision of the Appeals Board will be communicated to the applicant within 2 weeks of the Appeal. Appeals Board decisions are final and are not subject to the dispute process.