CONCERNS OR COMPLAINTS
A student will use the following procedure to address concerns and complaints. A concern is any
written expression of dissatisfaction. Concerns may involve a Lakeshore Technical College
faculty/staff member, administrator, or other student. Complaints are related to state and
federal laws, and legal rights of all students. One form is used for both concerns and complaints
as concerns can become complaints.
Equal Opportunity/Equal Educational/Affirmative Action Complaint
Lakeshore Technical College assures compliance with all federal and state laws through the
administration and enforcement of LTC District Board Policies and Procedures. Employment, programs,
classes, and services are provided in a nondiscriminatory manner to all employees, students, and the
public requesting use of or using college facilities without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin,
ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, parental status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, political
affiliation, genetic testing, veteran status, service in the armed forces, and the use or nonuse of lawful
products off the college’s premises during nonworking/nonacademic hours.
Harassment/Discrimination Complaint
Harassment of or by employees, students, and the public using college facilities or conducting business
in college facilities on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, age, disability, or other protected
status is a form of discrimination that is unlawful and prohibited. Any action, policy, or practice, including
bias, stereotyping, harassment, and retaliation, which is detrimental to a person or groups of people is
discrimination.
Harassment means behavior that substantially interferes with a person’s work or performance or
creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or academic environment. Information requests,
questions, and complaints should be directed to the Vice President – Student Services, /Affirmative
Action Officer or Diversity Services/Equal Education Opportunity Officer
Sexual Misconduct Complaint
(Cleary Act and Title IX)
Both the Clery Act and Title IX are federal laws that prohibit sex discrimination. Sex discrimination
includes sexual harassment, sexual violence, and any other sex-based misconduct including
relationship violence. Lakeshore Technical College strives to be compliant with the expanded reporting
requirements of both federal acts which require all post-secondary institutions to publish and distribute
certain information regarding campus crimes, including reports of campus sexual assault, sexual
assault policies and security programming to all current students and employees. Sexual misconduct
includes but is not limited to the following: sexual harassment, stalking, sexual assault, and other acts of
sexual violence. LTC will take prompt action to eliminate the sexual discrimination or misconduct,
prevent its recurrence, and address its effects. Click here to access the Sexual Misconduct form:
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All sexual misconduct shall be reported to the Vice President – Student Services (Title IX Coordinator)
or the Deputy Title IX Coordinator both in L-143 as soon as possible.
Concerns
Students are encouraged to communicate with the faculty/staff member, program dean, or other
students to resolve the concern, however, if this is not feasible the following steps should be followed.
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