Grievance Process Overview
In order to maintain a harmonious and cooperative environment between and among the college and its students, the college provides for the settlement of problems and differences through an orderly grievance procedure. Every student shall have the right to present their problems or grievances free from coercion, restraint, discrimination or reprisal. This policy provides 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 within the college’s control except: (a) student discipline matters regarding academic and non-academic violations pursuant to Policy 6.22: Student Code of Conduct; (b) discrimination and unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence pursuant to Policy 6.23: Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment); (c) a grade appeal pursuant to Policy 6.27: Grade Appeal); or (d) any other matter that has a specific grievance process outlined in college policy.
Grievances shall be processed according to the following rules:
1. If at any stage of the grievance the grievant does not take the next step within the time allotted,
the grievance shall be settled in the manner recommended or decided by the administration
at the last step.
2. All reference to number of days in this procedure shall be determined to mean college working
days. In the event a grievance is not filed or processed in the manner and within the time set
forth above, it shall be forever barred.
3. The grievant may withdraw the grievance at any level.