S t u d e n t H a n d b o o k : C o m p l a i n t s , G r i e v a n c e s , G r a d e A p p e a l s & C o d e o f C o n d u c t
Scope
Student Complaints vs. Student Code of Conduct
Complaints must be filed within 45-days of the alleged incident. The student complaint and grievance processes are not intended to supplant the Student Code of Conduct, which allows the student procedural due process in disciplinary proceedings initiated by the College. Rather, the student complaint and grievance procedures are designed to provide the student with the opportunity to file a complaint or a grievance, as defined above and below, and to provide a process for a fair and fully vetted resolution. Note: Title IX complaints do not have limits. At times, student complaints can overlap and involve violations of the Student Code of Conduct. For example, if a complaint involves a student harassing another student, then the complaint will be investigated (under the Student Complaint Process) and if the Student Code of Conduct is found to be violated, then a sanction will be issued. In such cases, the student will fall under the Student Code of Conduct due process protections and will have the right to appeal the findings or the findings could lead to a Disciplinary Hearing being ordered. General complaints of all types of nature (i.e., treatment on campus by an employee or student; disagreement with a rule issued by a faculty member that caused academic harm, etc…) are taken seriously and should be issued. A student may also file a complaint concerning a policy, procedure, rule, or grade if the complaint alleges discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age is the basis for the complaint. This student complaint procedure is not designed to include changes in policy nor does it apply to grading practices. A grade dispute that is not based on an allegation of discrimination is handled under the Grade Dispute and Appeal Process.
NOTE: Recommendations for initiating new policy or changing established policy are handled through normal administrative channels, not the Complaint process.
Harassment & Retaliation Claims
Filing a Harassment or Retaliation Claim
Lawson State has a no tolerance harassment, sexual assault or retaliation policy. Due to the serious nature of any harassment, sexual assault or retaliation claim and obvious risk and potential harm, the standard student grievance procedure is not applicable to complaints of this serious nature. Rather, all students shall report complaints of harassment or retaliation to either the Dean of Students, the Academic Dean, or the Title IX Coordinator for immediate handling.
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