| Procedure: | STUDENT GRIEVANCE |
| Policy No.: | 3-5-2 (formerly 1-4) |
| Department: | Student Services |
| Contact: | Dean of Student Services |
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A student has the right to initiate a formal grievance in the case of a possible alleged infraction. |
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Section 1. Initiation of Grievance A. Formal grievance procedures are initiated only after informal attempts have been found unsatisfactory in reaching a just solution. B. A grievance must be filed in writing to the appropriate dean within 30 instructional days of the alleged infraction. Section 2. Committee Membership A. Members of a grievance committee will be selected by the appropriate dean. B. This committee will consist of the appropriate dean, two faculty members, one student, one representative from the United Student Association, and may also include a classified employee. Section 3. Presentation of Case A. The student and involved parties will be given the opportunity to present their case in a formal hearing to the selected grievance committee. Section 4. Recommended Course of Action A. The committee will then recommend a course of action to the vice president for academic and student affairs. A. The student will receive a written notification from the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs of the final decision.
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| Date adopted: February 23, 1999 | Date last revised: April 4, 2000; May 11, 2004 |
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NSHE Code: Title 4, Chapter 8, Section 9 NSHE Board of Regents’ Meeting Minutes: 4/87; 11/88; 5/92 |
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