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contain a summary of what was presented and the reasons for the decision. As noted in paragraph above, if there is a decision to amend the record, the student will be informed of such in writing. If the hearing officer denies the student’s request to amend his or her record, the student will be notified in writing of his or her right to place in the record a statement commenting on the challenged information or stating why the student disagrees with the decision. This statement will remain a part of the student’s record along with the contested portion of the record for as long as the record is maintained. The statement will be disclosed whenever the contested portion of the record is disclosed. 6. FERPA Complaint Procedure Students and eligible parents have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Illinois Institute of Technology to comply with requirements of FERPA. In many situations, complaints relative to FERPA can be resolved within the University on an informal basis. Any student who wishes to discuss a FERPA complaint may contact the Office of the Registrar, Main Building Room 104. To file a FERPA complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, contact the Office that administers FERPA at: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, 20202-5920. For additional information, refer to www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/index.html. K. Procedures for Student Grievances Involving Charges of Discrimination Any student at Illinois Institute of Technology who believes that he or she has received discriminatory treatment in violation of IIT’s stated policy of equal opportunity in education should communicate, either in writing or in person, with the Director of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, IT 1900, 312.567.3134. It will be expected that the grievant shall have exhausted all available recourse through normal channels of communication for arriving at a resolution within the department or the organizational unit within which the discriminatory practice is alleged to have occurred prior to lodging a formal complaint of discrimination. Such complaint shall, in any event, be filed in writing with the Director of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action within 15 days of the occurrence of the alleged treatment. 1. Preliminary Procedures The grievant shall prepare and present to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action a written statement describing in detail the nature of the grievance and identifying the person, organizational unit or institutional practice or regulation against which the charge of discrimination is lodged, including the facts and circumstances that the grievant deems relevant to the charge (which will be termed “the grievance”). The Director of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action will inquire into facts pertaining to the grievance and will make informal attempts to resolve the matter to the satisfaction of both the grievant and the person or organizational unit against which the charge of discrimination has been brought. This preliminary process will be conducted with the degree of confidentiality that the aggrieved person wishes. 2. Composition of Grievance Committee If resolution is not accomplished by informal means, a copy of such grievance shall be sent to the individual or organizational unit alleged to have engaged in a discriminatory practice and the Director of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action will then refer the grievance to a grievance committee to be comprised as follows: A tenured faculty member from within the college, institute or school with which the grievant is associated, to be appointed by the Provost. The chair of the University Faculty Council Committee on Student Affairs or a member of that committee whom the chair shall designate to act in the chair’s stead. The Director of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. The chair of the University Faculty Council Committee on Academic Grievances or a member of the committee whom the chair shall designate to act in the chair’s stead. One or more tenured faculty members from outside the college or school with which the grievant is identified, to be appointed by the Provost.
A student not from the same department as the grievant, to be recommended by the campus student government and appointed by the campus student affairs officer. After the grievance is disclosed to those selected to serve on the Grievance Committee, any member who believes that bias might be inferred by his or her participation in hearing the specific grievance may submit to the Provost a request for replacement along with the reasons for making such request. The Provost will make the decision as to whether the member should be excused from or retained on the committee. If the decision is to excuse the petitioner, the Provost will select a replacement. After composition of the grievance committee to hear a specific grievance has been determined, the committee shall recommend a chair from among its membership to the Provost for consideration. The Provost will appoint the chair. 3. Grievance Committee Procedure At the initial meeting of the grievance committee, where the recommendation of a chair is discussed, the committee will establish a hearing date. Upon appointment by the Provost, the chair will communicate to the parties the date of the hearing and names of the members of the grievance committee. Any involved party who believes a member of the committee to be biased against that party may request that such person be excused. That request must be submitted in writing with reasons for the request to the Provost, who will decide whether or not to grant the request. If the decision is made to excuse that person, the Provost will select a replacement. Each involved party may be represented by an advisor. The advisor may be an attorney or a member of the faculty or administration of the university. The advisor is limited to advising and may not participate in presenting the case, questioning witnesses, or making statements during the hearing. The student may also be accompanied by his or her parents or by another student. At the hearing, the grievant and the involved parties will be given an opportunity to make a statement as to the facts and circumstances surrounding the alleged discriminatory practice. Each party may present any witnesses whose statements would be helpful in presenting or defending the charge. At the discretion of the committee, additional witnesses may be granted the opportunity to make statements. The committee may question any of the participants in the hearing, as it deems such inquiry necessary to its determination of the issues involved. An audio tape recording of the hearing will be made. The tape will remain the property of the university. No other recording of the proceeding may be made. After the hearing, the committee will review the grievance and submit a written report to the Provost. Such determination will include a summary of the operative facts and an opinion as to the validity of the grievance. The report may include a recommendation as to any further action to be taken. The Provost will then consider the committee’s findings and decide on feasible and appropriate action for the university to take in disposition of the charge. Such decision shall be communicated to the grievant, the charged party and the Director of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. In the event that the Provost should be named in the grievant’ s charge, the President shall designate the Provost’s replacement for implementing these procedures. The grievant or the charged party may appeal, within seven days, such decision to the President of IIT. In the event of an appeal, the President will render a final decision in the matter. 4. General Rules 1. Illinois Institute of Technology will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by students pursuing any grievances. 2. Students will have the right to present a grievance without prejudice. 3. The time limitations established herein are deemed to be binding on all parties involved and will not be waived without the written consent of all parties. L. Smoking Policy IIT is subject to the Illinois Clean Indoor Air Act and Chicago Clean Indoor Air Ordinance, which stipulates that smoking is banned in all enclose d public places and places of employment as well as student dormitories. On IIT campuses, these places include: All enclosed workplaces;
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