Definitions

Improper conduct

1. Title VI violation: Improper academic evaluation including an evaluation that is capricious, or prejudiced by the consideration of factors unrelated to academic achievement, such as a student's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, political or cultural affiliation, life style or behavior outside the classroom. Title VI does not apply to typical grade appeals, which are covered in the Student Handbook.
2. Title IX Violation: Conduct or policies adopted by the faculty member that violate the policies of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. These violations are covered in the College’s Sexual Misconduct and Grievance policy.
3. Violation of college policies: Violation of policies established in the Employee and Faculty Handbooks.

Grievances

A grievance is a complaint that a decision or action of College personnel or students that adversely affects an individual in their professional or academic position and was a) arbitrary, b) violated one of more of procedures stated in the Faculty Handbook, and/or c) was made on grounds that were discriminatory or d) in violation of academic freedom.