Student Grievance Procedure

Students should first attempt to resolve grievances locally and informally through discussion with campus officials. Students should first discuss grievances with the campus individuals with whom they have an unresolved issue. If the issue remains unresolved, the student should discuss the unresolved issue with the immediate supervisor. For academic issues, the student should discuss the issue with the instructor, department chair, Dean of Academic and Technical Programs and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

1. Academic issues. The student should first discuss the issue with the instructor, then the department chair, then the Dean of Academic and Technical Programs, and finally the Vice President for  Academic Affairs.

2. Non-academic issues. The student should first discuss the issue with the campus individual they have an issue, then their immediate supervisor, and finally the Dean for Student Services.

Each official, upon receipt of an issue or concern, shall investigate the circumstances (to include interviews with the individuals involved where necessary) and shall attempt to resolve the problem. If unable to do so, the official will refer the matter to the next higher level of responsibility.

If the issue or concern is not settled at the departmental level within ten (10) working days, then the issue shall be referred in writing to a vice president. If the unresolved issue is academic in nature, the referral will be forwarded to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. If the unresolved issue is non-academic in nature, the referral will be forwarded to the Dean for Student Services.

The Vice President for Academic Affairs will review the unresolved academic issues. The Dean of Student Services will review unresolved non-academic issues. If the issue remains unresolved, the Vice President or Dean may recommend to the President the appointment of a Special Board to conduct a formal administrative hearing as the basis for final action by the President.

The basis on which a grade was awarded may not be challenged under this grievance procedure. The accuracy of recording the grade may, however, be challenged.