Listed below is a summary of the Grievance Procedure for Complaints Alleging Violations of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act, and The Minnesota Human Rights Act.

The following procedure will be used to address situations which a student, faculty member, or staff member perceives to be discriminatory and/or in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Minnesota Human Rights Act, or any other law enacted to insure equal opportunity for all members of The College of St. Scholastica community.

The grievance policy can also be found in the student handbook by clicking on this link

1. The individual should try to resolve the problem by bringing it to the attention of, or discussing it with, the instructor or staff member involved, or to the Affirmative Action Officer.
2. Initiating the Grievance -- The individual may initiate the grievance by written notice directed to the Affirmative Action Officer.
3. Composition of the Grievance Panel -- The Access Committee shall hear all grievances alleging discrimination based on a disability.
4. Appeal -- An appeal of the Access Committee's decision may be made to the president of the college by the grieving party or any affected party who appeared at the hearing.