Grievances Against Students

Student Grievances are handled through the Office of the Dean of Students.

The Office of the Dean of Students can provide guidance to a student who believes that there is reason to make an inquiry or complaint. The Dean of Student's office can assist the student by helping the student determine the nature of the complaint and/or the appropriate faculty or staff member or department to discuss/receive the initial complaint.

In most instances a student should make a complaint informally by talking with the faculty or staff member involved in the situation. If this discussion proves unsatisfactory, a formal complaint may be made. The student should then provide the complaint in writing with any documentation to the supervisor of the involved faculty or staff member(s). Complaints that are not resolved may be addressed to the department chair/director. If consultation with the department chair/director does not resolve the complaint then the complaint can be made to the appropriate dean or vice chancellor of the college or division. Complaints should be in writing with attached documentation. Complaints will receive an impartial examination of a response to the complaint will provided to the students. 

In all cases an impartial examination of the situation will occur and a response to the complaint will be provided to the student.