The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibit discrimination with respect to individuals with disabilities. Any student, non-employee or non-staff who believe he or she has been discriminated against on the basis of disability should immediately bring the problem to the attention of the person(s) so designated under this procedure.

Student

Students shall bring the complaint to the attention of the Coordinator of the Disability Support Services September 1 through May 1 and to the attention of the Associate Dean of Counseling, Advising and Retention Services May 2, through August 31. If it cannot be resolved at this level, the student shall file a formal complaint, in writing and within five (5) school days*, with the Director of Human Resources/Labor Relations & EEO. If the student is not satisfied with the decision of the Director of Human Resources/Labor Relations & EEO, he/she may appeal to a Hearing Officer designated by the President. The appeal must be in writing and within five (5) school days* of the decision of the Director of Human Resources/Labor Relations & EEO. A final appeal is available if made in writing and within five (5) school days* of the decision of the Hearing Officer directly to the President or his/her designee. All decisions at this level are final and binding. No student, applicant, employee, non-employee or non-staff will be subject to coercion, intimidation, interference, retaliation or discrimination for registering a complaint or for assisting in an investigation of any alleged violation of laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability.

* School days are Monday through Friday while classes are in session.

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