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X. Appeal to the Chancellor
If either party is not satisfied with the final college-level disposition of the
grievance, he/she may, within ten (10) working days, appeal (state the
basis of the appeal again) the decision to the Board of Trustees through
the District Chancellor. All parties shall be notified by the Chancellor of
the appeal. The Chancellor shall report the grievance in closed session to
the Board of Trustees for final determination. The Chancellor shall provide
written notification to the student and to other parties directly involved in
the issues as to his/her recommendation within five (5) working days. The
determination of the Board of Trustees is final.
General Provisions
1.
The time limits specified in this procedure may be shortened or
extended if there is mutual written concurrence between the parties.
2.
At any step of the grievance procedure, the college president may
designate a substitute for the designated college officials.
3.
Failure of the student grievant to appeal a grievance determination at
any step to another step within the specified time limits shall be deemed as
acceptance of the last determination rendered.
4.
It is the intent of this policy that the confidentiality of the discussions,
including any documents or written records, be maintained by the
participants.
5.
It will not be mandatory for any staff member to attend the student
grievance meetings nor will the student grievance procedure supersede
staff member’s contractual right.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Academic Records
Student academic records are treated in a confidential and responsible
manner as required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of
1974 (FERPA). Students have:
1. The right to inspect and review their education records within 45 days
of the day the College receives a request for access.
A student should submit to the Director of Admissions and Records, a
written request that identifies the record(s) he/she wishes to inspect. The
Director will make arrangements for access and will notify the student of
the time and place where the record(s) may be inspected. If the records
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