Student Grievance Rule
- Students shall have the opportunity to request the review of any action, grading, or evaluation made by administration, faculty, or staff of Dixie Technical College. The Student Grievance Rule shall not apply to issues resolved through the Student Disciplinary Rule or Title IX Policy, which have their own procedures.
- If informal attempts to resolve the grievance are unsuccessful, the student shall file a written, dated, and signed grievance within ninety (90) days of the occurrence with the Senior Student Affairs Officer.
- The grievance must be submitted in writing to the Vice President of Student Affairs within thirty (30) days of the occurrence of the circumstance upon which it is based
- Submissions must specifically identify the policy, procedure, or status that was violated, misrepresented, or inequitably applied. Submissions must furnish sufficient background concerning the alleged violation, misrepresentation, or inequitable applications to identify the persons, actions, or omissions that led to the allegation.
- The Senior Student Affairs Officer shall review the matter with the Vice President of Instruction and the Vice President of Administrative Services, and they shall issue a decision and notify the grievant of the decision in writing.
- The Senior Student Affairs Officer shall maintain records of student grievances.
- Students may contact the school’s accrediting commission if the grievance cannot be resolved through the informal or formal procedures:
The Council on Occupational Education
7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325
Atlanta, GA 30350
www.council.org
(800) 917-2081 or (770) 396-3898
Approval/Amendment Dates: September 26, 2024, January 20.