Post-Hearing Procedures

Within five (5) working days of the conclusion of the hearing the Student Grievance Committee shall submit its written findings and recommendation to the Vice President for Student Affairs with a copy to the grievant and respondent.
Within five (5) working days, the Vice President for Student Affairs shall render a decision, with copies of the decision distributed to the grievant and respondent. The Student Grievance Committee Chair shall provide copies to each member of the Student Grievance Committee.
Within five (5) working days, either the grievant or the respondent may appeal the Vice President’s decision to the President of the College. In the event an appeal is sought, the party wishing to appeal shall submit the appeal in writing to the Student Grievance Committee Chair, who shall send a copy to the other party and the Student Grievance Committee members. The Student Grievance Committee recommendation and the Vice President’s decision shall be sent to the President along with the appeal materials.
Within five (5) working days, the President shall render a final decision. If either party remains dissatisfied, external legal options may be pursued.
In the event the Vice President’s decision is not appealed, that decision shall be considered final and will bring the Grievance to closure upon passing of the appeal deadline as referenced above in 3.
The Vice President shall maintain the grievance documents in confidence for a period of seven years.