within thirty (30) calendar days fol- lowing the date of the alleged civil rights violation (s). The alleged violation(s) must be clearly and specifically stated (Grievant is advised to keep a copy of all forms used). 2. The President of the institution or his designee will have thirty (30) calendar days following date of receipt of Grievance Form A to in vestigate and study Grievant’s allegation, hold a formal hearing, and make a written report of findings to Grievant. This report must be mailed to grievant by certified mail, return receipt requested. 3. Grievant must, within fifteen (15) calendar days, following receipt of the President’s or his designee’s report, file with the President or his designee written notice of acceptance or appeal of the report. If a notice of appeal is filed, appeal Form B must be used. Grievant must state clearly and specifically on Form B the objections to the findings and/or decisions of the President or his designee. Copies of Form B must be provided to the President or his designee and the Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System. If the Grievant fails to file notice of appeal by 5 p.m. on the fifteenth (15th) calendar day following receipt of the President’s report, the right to further appeal will be forfeited. If a settlement is not reached at the local level, a student grievant may also contact the College’s accrediting agency (address available from the Civil Rights
Student Grievance Procedures (Civil Rights )
This grievance procedure is established to provide recourse for any student who feels that his/her civil rights have been violated. This procedure is intended for all civil rights, except for sexual misconduct (See Sexual Misconduct Policy), as set out in the following legislation: Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The purpose of this procedure is to secure at the lowest possible level, equitable solutions to the problem that may arise affecting students in their dealings with this institution. These proceedings will be kept as informal and confidential as may be appropriate at any level of the procedure. For the purpose of this procedure, a grievance is a claim by a student or prospective student who cites a failure of the institution to comply with civil rights legislation.
Steps to be followed in Processing Civil Rights Grievance Procedure
Within ten (10) working days of an alleged violation, the complainant may arrange for a conference with the Dean of Student Affairs of the institution, and thereby try to resolve the complaint immediately and informally. If the complaint is not resolved to the satisfaction of the Complainant, he/she may pursue the following steps: 1. The original and two copies of Grievance Form A must be filed with the President or his designee
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