Grievance Procedure Policy

Augusta Technical College is in compliance with the rules and regulations for the administration of Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Title II of the Amendments of 1976, Public Law 83-318, as amended by Section 3 of Public Law 93-568, Title VI, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Public Law 101-336, The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

THE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM OF GEORGIA AND ITS CONSTITUENT TECHNICAL COLLEGES DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, NATIONAL OR ETHNIC ORIGIN, GENDER, RELIGION, DISABILITY, AGE, POLITICAL AFFILIATION OR BELIEF, GENETIC INFORMATION, DISABLED VETERAN, VETERAN OF THE VIETNAM ERA, OR CITIZENSHIP STATUS (EXCEPT IN THOSE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES PERMITTED OR MANDATED BY LAW). THIS NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY ENCOMPASSES THE OPERATION OF ALL FEDERALLY FINANCED PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES INVOLVING ADMISSIONS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOANS, STUDENT LIFE AND ATHLETICS. IT ALSO APPLIES TO THE RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL AND THE CONTRACTING FOR GOODS AND SERVICES.

Grievance Procedure

The following procedure is to be used in reporting and settling grievances in regard to the policy listed above.

1. An opportunity will be provided to resolve the complaint informally through meetings with faculty/staff and student(s) and/or the appropriate coordinator as designated in this policy.
2. All parties to the complaint will be protected from retaliation. All written complaints and information obtained by impartial inquiry will be kept confidential.
3. The Coordinator shall within 15 days conduct a thorough and impartial inquiry into the matter. The findings of this inquiry will be reported in writing to the College administration.
4. A response concerning the complaint shall be made within ten (10) working days by the appropriate Vice President listed below: Vice President for Academic Affairs (Day or Evening credit programs or Adult Education), Vice President for Economic Development (Continuing Education or Industry Training programs), Vice President for Administrative Services (Business Office, Bookstore, Maintenance, Grounds, and Custodial Services), or the Vice President for Student Affairs (Admission, Career Services, Counseling, Financial Aid, or Student Activities).