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Student Grievance Procedures

Grievances may include, among others, sexual harassment or assault and/or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.

Any Bryant student or recognized student group may file a grievance in writing to the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students when it appears that a personal right or guaranteed privilege has been violated by an employee of the University. The Vice President/Dean will decide if the grievance has sufficient merit to pursue using formal or informal procedures.

Formal grievance procedures are heard by an ad hoc committee appointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students and will mirror the procedures and protections in place for the University Disciplinary Committee with any adaptation of those procedures or protections requiring approval of the Vice President/Dean and notification to all involved parties.

Academic Grievance Procedures

Students who have academic grievances are entitled to have their dispute reviewed by a formal and systematic process. The student must initiate the grievance process by obtaining a form in the Academic Records Office that outlines the steps to be taken for this review. The deadline for students to initiate an academic grievance is the middle of the next regular semester. For purposes of this policy, “middle of the next regular semester” shall be interpreted to mean the date that mid-semester grades are due.

After a formal grievance has been filed, the student and the faculty member involved will attempt to resolve the dispute. In the event the issue cannot be resolved between the student and professor, the student may subsequently take up the review with the department chair and then the Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. If the issue cannot be resolved by the aforementioned steps, the student may request a hearing with the Undergraduate Academic Grievance Committee.

The Undergraduate Academic Grievance Committee shall hold hearings on academic grievances asserted by undergraduate students. The Committee shall meet only when the student has not been able to resolve the grievance through the faculty member, the chairperson, and the Assistant to the VPAA. The Committee shall have the authority to make recommendations for disposition of grievances to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Vice President for Academic Affairs shall consider the recommendation, but shall not be bound by the recommendation; and his/her decision on the grievance shall be final. At each stage in the grievance process a written record that summarizes each party’s understanding and disposition is expected.

Please consult the Bryant University Student Handbook for more information.