Student Grievance Procedure

(SBCCD Board Policy/Administrative Procedure 5530)

If you feel you have been treated unfairly, you have a right to complain. To ensure that your grievance receives a reasonable hearing, refer to SBCCD Board Policy/Administrative Procedure 5530.

Grievance proceedings may be initiated against a District employee or another student for any of the following reasons:

        1.  Any act of threat or intimidation;

        2.  Any act of threat of physical aggression;

        3. Any arbitrary action or imposition of sanctions without a proper regard to academic due process                                 as specified in college procedures.

          NOTICE:

        a. Grades are not grievable but can be appealed. (See SBCCD Administrative Procedure 5540).

        b. Sexual harassment complaints are filed in accordance with SBCCD Administrative Regulation                               5510 and are not covered under Student Grievances.

        c. Discrimination complaints are filed in accordance with SBCCD Administrative Procedure 3430                              and are not covered under Student Grievances.