Student Handbook

Student Conduct

A student enrolling in the University assumes the responsibility for personal conduct compatible with the University's function as an educational institution. Misconduct for which students are subject to discipline are listed in the Student Handbook.

Standards/Policies/Procedures

These are listed in the Student Handbook and if a student has a question about any standards/polices/procedures they should contact the Dean of Student's Office.

Student Grievance Procedure

To the extent possible, all grievances should be settled through informal discussions at the lowest administrative level, and disputed matters should be processed as a formal grievance only when either party feels that a fair and equitable solution has not been reached in the informal discussion.

Informal process:

Student Conduct Member – if a student has a complaint or disagreement with a faculty member he/she should:

First speak with the individual Faculty member.

1. If the student does not reach an acceptable solution with the individual Faculty member he/she then speak with the Department Head of the specific college.
2. If the student does not reach an acceptable solution with the Department Head of the college he/she then speak with the Dean of the Specific college.
3. If the student does not reach an acceptable solution with the Dean of the Specific college he/she should then speak with the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

1. Contact the Student Affairs Office and arrange a meeting with the Dean of Students or with the Vice President of Student Affairs.

1. Contact the Student Affairs Office and arrange a meeting with the Dean of Students or with the Vice President of Student Affairs.

Formal Process:

Any student grievance that was not solved through the informal process may be presented in writing and filed with the Vice President of Academic Affairs for academic grievances or the Vice President of Student Affairs for any grievance concerning staff or students. A grievance must be filed by a student within the current school year. For additional information on filing a grievance please contact the Vice President of Student Affairs office in 347 Billingsly Student Center at 417-625-9392.