Student Appeal and Complaint Procedure
The following statement outlines the student appeal and complaint procedure: “Elgin Community College acknowledges that a student or group of students may have a difference of opinion with regard to policies, practices and procedures of the college. Assurance is given by the Community College District 509 that should genuine grievances arise, students adhering to the following procedures have the right to a hearing and resolution of complaints in a prompt and fair manner without fear of retribution.”
Common types of student appeals: program admission, financial aid suspension, tuition refunds, placement tests, and grades. Students may file complaints for the following allegations:
- Academic regulations
- Privacy
- Administration of ECC policy, practices, or procedures
- Disciplinary charges
- Complaints about treatment of students by college employees
- Discrimination because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin in regards to programs, courses, activities, facilities, financial aid, or student employment
- Sexual harassment
- Disabilities accommodations
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