Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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9 2 CGCC Catalog & Student Handbook 2019-2020 | Maricopa County Community College District Common Policies Pending Governing Board Approval, 8/27/19. For the most current information regarding common policies, log on to https://district.maricopa.edu/stewardship/maricopa-governance/common-pages/student-regulations Complaints may be brought under this procedure for discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or genetic information. The entire college community should act promptly upon receipt of an allegation of conduct that might constitute discrimination. Any member of the college community should refer a person who might be a victim of such conduct to these procedures, as well as to the college officials responsible for conducting an investigation pursuant to these procedures. Students who believe they are experiencing sexual harassment may submit a complaint under the Sexual Harassment Policy for Students 2.4.4. If a student has been a victim of sexual assault, a complaint may also be filed with College Public Safety (CPS). All deadlines prescribed for Report, Informal Resolution and Formal Resolution processes may be extended by the Vice President of Student Affairs for good reason, such as (but not limited to) when classes are not in session or upon mutual agreement by the parties. Notwithstanding any deadline extension, college officials should take all necessary steps to ensure prompt and equitable resolution of any complaint of discrimination. Information related to MCCCD's Discrimination Complaint Procedure for Students is also available from the Office of General Counsel's Office of Public Stewardship at 480-731-8880. Informal Resolution of Discrimination Complaints Before filing a formal complaint under this procedure, a student may attempt to resolve the problem through informal discussions with the person claimed to have engaged in discriminatory conduct and that person's supervisor or department head. The supervisor or department head will notify the Vice President of Student Affairs may designate an employee to provide such assistance. If a student alleges discrimination based upon physical or mental disability the Vice President of Student Affairs, who is designated at each college as the ADA/504 Coordinator or the Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs who is designated as the District ADA/504 Coordinator, will assist directly in the informal resolution process. Each Vice President and the Associate Vice Chancellor has knowledge of the ADA/504 regulations applicable to students with disabilities. The Vice President of Student Affairs may modify or reject an informal resolution of a complaint of discriminatory conduct under this process if, in the judgment of the Vice President, the resolution that is proposed is not in the best interests of both the student and the institution. The Vice President shall take such action no later than fifteen (15) calendar days after receiving notice of the informal resolution. Attempts to informally resolve alleged discrimination should occur within ninety (90) calendar days of the most recent alleged discriminatory act. The college official responsible for this informal resolution process should ensure that the process is concluded promptly. For complaints dealing with alleged discrimination beyond the 90-day time frame, a student must submit a complaint under the formal resolution procedure of this policy. If the complaint cannot be informally resolved to the satisfaction of the student, the student has the right to file a complaint and to proceed under formal resolution procedures. Formal Resolution of Discrimination Complaints A student who contends that unlawful or MCCCD-prohibited discrimination has occurred may file a formal complaint by contacting the Vice President of Student Affairs at each respective college or center. If a student alleges discrimination based upon physical or mental disability he or she may submit a formal complaint with the Vice President of Student Affairs or the District Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs or designee. The Vice President of Student Affairs or District Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs or designee will accept. A complaint may be submitted by the student verbally or in writing. A student may also contact the Office of General Counsel