Rule 3358:5-9-03 | Student grievance policy.
(A) Clark state college recognizes that in the interest of the students it serves, a procedure is necessary whereby students can be assured a prompt, impartial and fair hearing of their grievances. Students who may have a grievance are provided this system to ensure fairness and due process. This procedure shall be available to all students.
(B) Definitions
(1) A "grievance" is a complaint involving the violation, interpretation or application of:
(a) A college policy;
(b) An administrative procedure;
(c) An administrative regulation;
(d) The violation of individual rights by another student;
(e) Alleged discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (forty years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent and any other protected group status as defined by law or college policy in its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment practices as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other applicable statutes.
(2) A "student" is someone who is enrolled at Clark state college at the time of the grievance.
(3) An "advocate" is an informal and neutral resource who provides assistance to students in exploring options to resolve problems, complaints and conflicts. An "advocate" serves as a resource for students who seek guidance on policies and procedures.
Last updated November 17, 2022 at 5:57 PM
Supplemental Information
Amplifies: 3358
Prior Effective Dates: 9/30/1978, 2/8/1988, 7/1/1998, 4/5/1999, 12/24/2004, 3/27/2015, 10/23/2015, 2/24/2017, 2/7/2022