Disability Support Services
Appeals/Grievances
If a student wishes to appeal a decision, believes he/she has been
denied accommodations or services, discriminated against or treated
unfairly he/she may file an appeal or grievance. The petition must
be in writing and detail the following:
--Date(s) of occurrence and time(s), if pertinent
--Person(s) alleged to have been negligent or discriminatory--or-decision
for which appeal is sought
--Witness(es), if any and indicated--or-- additional data felt to
be germane to an appeal
--A specific, factual account of the alleged negligent or discriminatory
act(s) and the manner in which the student was affected--or--
--A detailed account of the service/accommodation that was denied
Appeals/grievances related to academic matters should be addressed
to the chairperson of the department directly related to/involved with
the issue of concern.
Appeals/grievances related to non-academic matters, including complaints
against Disability Support Services, should be addressed to the Dean
of Students or his/her designee.
Usually, an ad hoc committee, with representation from all areas relevant
to the appeal/grievance, will be appointed to examine the data, request
additional information if needed, and formulate a decision.
If the student disagrees with all or any part of an appeal/grievance
decision regarding the University's compliance with legally mandated
services or accommodations, he/she may make a final appeal of that
decision with the Chancellor of his/her respective campus.
Under all circumstances, the DSS staff will continue to advocate on
behalf of the student and attempt to coordinate appropriate services
and accommodations pending a decision/resolution of the complaint/grievance.
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