University Student Handbook

Level 2 Complaint Process

The student or one of the other involved parties may, with fifteen (15) business days of receipt of the level 1 recommendation, appeal to the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students in writing via email.  The Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students and/or the Director of Human Resources and/or the Executive Vice President, will hear the appeal.   Absent extraordinary circumstances, a meeting will be held within fifteen (15) business days of receipt of the appeal or complaint. Absent extraordinary circumstances, a written recommendation is sent to the student and others within fifteen (15) business days of such meeting. In cases of appeals to level 2, copies of the original complaint and the level 1 and 2 written recommendations are kept in the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students for a minimum of five years.