Grievance Policies
Academic Grievance Policy
The College has a formal Academic Grievance Policy that should be followed if a student has questions concerning the conduct of classes, alleged actions of a faculty member or grading procedures (other than a final grade). The student must attempt to resolve the matter with the individual instructor. If a mutually satisfactory resolution cannot be reached, the student should bring the concerns to the chairperson of the particular department. If a satisfactory resolution is not reached at this level, the student should file a formal grievance with the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. The complete Academic Grievance Policy is on file in the Office of the Registrar.
Grievance Policy to Appeal a Final Grade
The College also has a formal Academic Grievance Policy to Appeal a Final Grade that should be followed if a student believes a final grade has been improperly recorded. Only final grades resulting from the failure of an instructor to follow college policies in classes or on examinations may be grieved. Resolutions of grievances should begin with the individual instructor. If the grievance is not resolved at this level, the grievance should be brought to the chairperson of the particular department. If a satisfactory resolution is not reached at this level, the student should file a formal grade appeal with the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. The complete policy is on file in the Office of the Registrar.