Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
R951. System of Technical Colleges (Utah), Dixie Technical College |
R951-3. Student Grievance Rule |
R951-3-1. Student Grievance Rule |
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(a) In the course of technical training at Dixie Technical College, the student shall have the opportunity as set forth herein for requesting the review of any action, grading, or evaluation made by administration, faculty, or staff of Dixie Technical College if so desired. (b) A grievance is a claim or charge of injustice or discrimination based on an event or condition that affects the welfare or conditions of an individual student or group of students. (i) The grievance must be filed in writing within ninety (90) days of the occurrence of the circumstance upon which it is based. (ii) It must specifically identify the policy, procedure, or status violated, misrepresented, or inequitably applied. (iii) It must furnish sufficient background concerning the alleged violation, misrepresentation, or inequitable applications to identify persons, actions, and/or omissions that led to the allegation. |
R951-3-2. Procedures |
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(a) Informal: Should a student or parent of a minor student believe there is a cause for grievance, he/she should discuss the grievance with the person(s) involved (instructor, student, student services staff, etc.) in an effort the resolve the grievance mutually and informally. (b) Formal: If attempts to resolve the grievance informally are unsuccessful, the student should file a written, dated, and signed grievance within ninety (90) days of the occurrence with the Student Services Officer. The Student Services Officer will review the matter, make a decision and notify the grievant of the decision in writing. (c) Records of student grievances will be maintained by the Student Services Officer. (d) In the event that the grievance cannot be resolved through the above measures, students may contact the school's accrediting commission: 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 |