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has a mental or physical impairment as defined above, may file a grievance by using the policy listed below.
STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
Definition and Scope:
Note: The following grievance procedure applies to Title IX (athletic) and disability complaints. All other complaints regarding discrimination or harassment must be referred to the Unified Harassment and Discrimination Policy (see page 89). Requests for an informal review will be directed to and conducted by the athletic director. Title IX requirements shall serve as the basis for review.
Scope: Any student or group who believes that a violation of Section 504 or the ADA has occurred may file a grievance alleging any action that constitutes a violation of these laws.
Informal Review:
• The student shall first make a written request for an informal review by the dean of the school in which the student is majoring, within 60 calendar days after the event alleged to be discriminatory.
• The dean of the school will review the student's grievance and accompanying documentation or information and consider that information with respect to the requirements and discrimination prohibitions as defined by Section 504, the ADA, and Title IX.
• The dean shall render a written decision within 15 calendar days.
• The dean is granted authority to take appropriate action if
necessary.
Formal Review:
• If the informal review does not resolve the issue to the student's satisfaction, the student may make a written request for formal review to the Provost of the University within 15 calendar days following receipt of the dean’s decision.
• The student shall provide a written explanation detailing the student’s cause for appeal. Any associated documentation or information supporting the student’s appeal must be included.
• No specific format is required. However, the student should provide pertinent information or documentation to substantiate a disability as defined by Section 504 and the ADA, and the requested academic adjustment, if this is the subject of the grievance.
• The Provost shall appoint a five-person committee within 15 calendar days consisting of at least two faculty members and two students to review the student's grievance.
• As part of the written appeal, the student will be granted, upon request, an opportunity to meet with the committee for the purpose of presenting relevant information.
• A hearing shall be scheduled within 30 calendar days of the formal appeal and a decision rendered within 45 calendar days.
• One representative or advisor as selected by the student may accompany the student at the hearing. The student shall advise the committee that a representative will be present and her/his identity prior to the hearing.
• To ensure impartiality, no committee member shall be directly affected by or previously involved in the student’s academic