Policy

In order to maintain a harmonious and cooperative environment between and among the College and its students, the College provides an orderly grievance procedure for the settlement of problems and differences.  Every student shall have the right to present their problems or grievances free from coercion, restraint, discrimination or reprisal.  This Policy establishes a procedure (Procedure 05.03.060.a – Student Grievances) to provide for prompt and orderly consideration and determination of student problems and grievances by College administrators and ultimately the President.

A grievance is any matter of student concern or dissatisfaction with the College’s control except: (a) student discipline matters regarding academic and non-academic violations (Policy 05.03.020 – Student Code of Conduct); (b) discrimination and unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence (Policy 05.03.040 – Discrimination and Harassment); (c) a grade appeal (Policy 05.02.050 – Grade Appeal); or (d) any other matter that has a specific grievance process outlined in that policy or procedure.

Adopted:  February 1, 2022