The following procedures are applicable in instances where students wish to review academic or grading decisions or other institutional decisions which directly affect a student or students and over which the college district has jurisdiction:
Within fourteen days of the notification of academic deficiency or misconduct, the student should meet informally with the individual with whom the matter originated.
If the matter is not resolved in Step 1, the student may file a formal written appeal within fourteen days from Step 1. The appeal should be filed with the division chairperson or the administrator directly responsible for the area from which the grade or incident originated.
If the appeal is not resolved in Step 2, within fourteen days the students may appeal to either the executive dean of instruction or dean of student development.
If the appeal is not resolved in Step 3, within fourteen days the student may appeal to the Student Discipline Committee (Advisory Council).
If the appeal is not resolved in Step 4, within fourteen days the student may appeal to the college president.
If the appeal is not resolved in Step 5, within fourteen days the student may appeal to the board of trustees.
Final determination of each formal complaint will be made in writing to the student by the appropriate college official.