Student Grievence Procedures

GRIEVANCE PROCESS FOR ALLEGATIONS OF VIOLATIONS OF TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATIONAL AMENDMENTS OF 1972:

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, provides that ‘no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.'

The College has designated Dr. Jane Grassadonia, Vice President for Student Affairs, as the Title IX Compliance Officer. Dr. Grassadonia is located in Cosgrave Center (886-6472). If a student or employee wishes to file a complaint alleging a violation of Title IX, this Complaint should be filed with Dr. Grassadonia. The complaint will then be referred to the Committee established in the Unlawful Harassment Policy. This committee will investigate any such complaints in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Unlawful Harassment Policy, and make a report to the appropriate officials as provided in that Policy. The complainant also has the right to pursue resolution through the appropriate state and/or federal agencies.

GRIEVANCE PROCESS FOR ALLEGATIONS OF VIOLATIONS OF DISCRIMINATION UNDER SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

The Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination against any individuals because of a disability as defined in these laws. If a student believes that he/she has been a victim of discrimination he/she may file a complaint with Dr. Jane Grassadonia, Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students, at 886-6472 in the Cosgrave Student Center.

The complaint will then be referred to the Committee established in the Unlawful Harassment Policy. This committee will investigate any such complaints in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Unlawful Harassment Policy, and make a report to the appropriate officials as provided in that Policy. The complainant also has the right to pursue resolution through the appropriate state and/or federal agencies.