Student Petition for Reconsideration (Policy SW-22)

Policy:

A student may file a Petition for Reconsideration to request an exception to a decision or policy due to extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances are rare, unforeseeable, and unpreventable, and are expected to have a serious impact on performance. The Petition for Reconsideration policy is designed to resolve disputes between an individual and an institution that might occur over such issues as grades (except grades related to academic integrity issues), billing, financial aid, course transfer, degree requirements, or other similar disputes, or to review events or circumstances that have occurred in an individual's particular relationship with an institution. Any allegations of discriminatory or retaliatory conduct should be pursued directly through the student grievance process outlined in the SW-14 Student Grievance policy.

Clarkson College complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws relating to discrimination, which pertain to its students and prospective students. This includes such laws as Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The College prohibits retaliation against a Complainant or other person(s) who participate(s) in Grievance proceedings or Petitions for Reconsideration. Complaints of discrimination on the basis of sex may be filed with the U.S. Department of Education. Office of Civil Rights, 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City, MO 64114-3302, (816) 268-0550.

Procedure:

Step 1: All Petition for Reconsideration forms must be submitted to the Registrar's Office within one (1) semester following the incident and should include detailed evidence.

Step 2: The Registrar's Office will gather information and send the Petition for Reconsideration form to the petitioned party via email within five (5) business days of receiving the form from the student.

Step 3: The petitioned party will review the petition and may consult with others if needed. The decision regarding the Petition for Reconsideration will be made by the petitioned party.

Step 4: The Registrar’s Office will notify the petitioner of the decision via their Clarkson College email, as well as a notification to all parties involved within five (5) business days of the decision.

Step 5: If, after receiving the results, the petitioner still believes the decision is unjust, a new Petition for Reconsideration form may be filed by the petitioner with the next level of authority within the division petitioned, as stated on the petition form. This procedure must be initiated within fourteen (14) business days of the initial notification of the decision. The above procedure will also be used at the next level of authority.

Step 6: If the petitioner is not satisfied with the decision of the Petition for Reconsideration, he or she may pursue the final step: petitioning the appropriate Vice President within fourteen (14) business days of the second decision.

Step 7: The appropriate individual will respond within five (5) business days. Decisions made by the Vice President will be final.

Petition for Reconsideration form:

StudentPetitionforReconsiderationPolicyForm.pdf

 

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