Appendix D
Civil Rights Grievance Procedures for Students
Any student who believes that he or she has been discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, or disability status may file a complaint. Students making a complaint about issues covered by Title IX including sex discrimination such as harassment, assault, or other sexual misconduct should follow the procedures in Appendix C. Students who wish to file any other civil rights complaint should follow these steps:
1. Discuss the grievance with the dean or director under whose jurisdiction the alleged behavior occurred. This administrative head will as soon as possible consult with those involved and attempt to resolve the student's grievance.
2. If the matter is not resolved satisfactorily at this level, the student may present a written statement to the vice president (or comparable administrative head) under whose jurisdiction the matter falls, clearly delineating the grievance and supplying appropriate documentation. The vice president will also ask the administrative head who originally reviewed the grievance to present a written statement to justify the action taken.
Upon receipt of the written documentation, the vice president will review the grievance in consultation, if necessary, with the people involved and with the university's Affirmative Action Officer. The vice president may choose to refer the grievance to a committee to review the case for a recommended outcome.
3. If the matter is not resolved satisfactorily at this level, the student may appeal further in writing to the President of the university, who will review all relevant documents and may consult with those who can provide useful information.
4. If the matter is not resolved satisfactorily by the President, the aggrieved student may, within ten days after the President's decision, appeal in writing to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, citing all reasons for dissatisfaction with the previous decision. (See Appendix J for a more complete statement regarding appeals to the Board of Regents.)