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Grievance Procedures

It is the goal of the Grievance Committee that complaints be resolved by informal discussion between the parties involved. If the complaint can not be resolved informally, a formal Grievance Procedure is available to all students. It provides for a prompt and impartial review of the grievance without fear of discrimination or reprisal because of exercising your rights under university policy and the law.

Step 1. The grievant will arrange for a meeting with the Dean of Student Affairs in order to attempt to resolve the problem.  This should be done within one week after the date of the incident causing the grievance.

Step 2. If the complaint can not be resolved at Step 1, the grievant should write his/her grievance, containing the following information:

  • · A clear and detailed statement of the complaint.
  • · The specific requests being made on the part of the university to resolve the problem.
  • · A summary of the discussion between the grievant and the appropriate party at the informal level and a summary of the discussion with the Dean of Student Affairs. This written grievance is to be submitted to the University Affirmative Action Compliance Officer.

Step 3. The Affirmative Action Compliance Officer will call a meeting of the Grievance Committee within a timely manner after receiving the complaint. The Committee will consider the complaint and meet with the concerned parties as deemed necessary. The Chairperson will review the committee recommendations with the Academic Vice President and will then issue a written decision to the grievant. The final decision will be issued within one week after the committee meeting. Copies will be sent to all concerned parties.

If the student is not satisfied with the final decision and wishes to pursue it further, he/she may contact the appropriate federal agency.