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g. All procedural questions are subject to the final decision of the chairperson of the Appeals Committee.
h. After the hearing, the Appeals Committee shall determine by majority vote, based on a preponderance of the evidence, whether the student has more likely than not violated the Student Code of Conduct and whether the sanctions imposed fit the nature of
the violation.
7. If an appeal is upheld, the Appeals Committee will forward binding recommendations to the Executive Vice President.
8. In all appeals, review of the sanction(s) by the Appeals Committee may not result in more severe sanction(s) for the accused student. Instead, following an appeal, and upon the recommendations of the Appeals Committee, the Executive Vice President may reduce, but not increase the sanction(s) originally imposed.
9. There shall be a single verbatim record, such as a tape recording or written minutes, of all hearing before the Appeals Committee. The record shall be the property of the College. A student who has filed an appeal may request to obtain a copy of the tape or transcript by paying the cost of reproduction.
Discrimination and Grievance Policy
Title VI and VII of the Civil Right Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Title
I of the 1968 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 and the Americans with Disabilities Act require the College to adopt
and publish grievance procedures providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging discrimination. Clovis Community College is committed to equitable treatment of all persons without regard to race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, spousal affiliation, gender identity, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or serious medical conditions.
Definition
Any act of discrimination against an individual at Clovis Community College is defined as the failure to treat persons equally where no reasonable distinction can be found between those favored
and those not favored. A grievance shall mean a complaint has been filed indicating a violation, misinterpretation or inequitable application of Clovis Community College policies and practices.
Scope
This policy applies to any student. An individual may bring questions about procedure, seek informal advice or present a complaint to the Executive Vice President. In cases of alleged discrimination, individuals may use this policy and procedure to initiate grievances.
Grievance Process
Step 1: Informal Discussion.
The complainant, with the Executive Vice President, shall attempt to resolve the matter through informal discussions with the accused party. The Executive Vice President will act as a mediator/ facilitator and consult confidentially with the person against whom the complaint is directed in order to call the objectionable behavior to that person’s attention, or conduct an informal sexual harassment investigation. If the matter is not resolved to the complainant’s satisfaction, the complainant may, within ten (10) working days after the informal discussion(s) are concluded, advance to Step Two.
Step 2: Written Statement of Grievance.
If, as a result of informal discussion with the accused party, the problem is not resolved, the complainant may submit a written grievance to the Executive Vice President. Copies of the written statement of grievance must be provided to the President. The written statement of grievance shall state the time, place, and nature of the grievance and the corrective action desired. The written statement of grievance must be received within ten (10) working days after the informal discussion(s) are concluded. If the written complaint is not received within the stated time, the College shall not be required to take further action on behalf of the complaining party. The
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