Participate in the work of committees

The operations of the committees at Metropolia are defined in the Rules of Procedure, and are further guided by the Committee Guidelines. The members of the Legal Protection Committee and the Board of Examiners are appointed by the Board of Directors of Metropolia.

The tasks and the composition of the Legal Protection Committee

The Legal Protection Committee handles appeals related to student admissions, loss of the right to study, and the revocation and reinstatement of the right to study.

The committee consists of a chairperson and two other members, each of whom has two personal deputies. The chairperson and vice-chairperson are appointed from among the staff representatives on the committee. The other members of the Legal Protection Committee are staff members of the university of applied sciences, with at least one member being a teacher and at least one being a student enrolled in a degree programme.

The tasks and the composition of the Board of Examiners 

The Board of Examiners handles appeals concerning course performance, study as well as disciplinary cases.

The Board of Examiners is composed of a Chair and two (2) other members, all of whom have a personal deputy. The Chair and his or her deputy must be a Principal Lecturer or a Senior Lecturer. The other members of the Board of Examiners consist of lecturers of the university of applied sciences and at least one (1) student completing degree studies.