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Dispute Resolution |
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Stark State College of
Technology, especially the Disability Support Services Office (DSS),
support students in their right to file a grievance in situations
involving violations of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Any grievance
procedures which apply to students who do not have disabilities also
apply to students with disabilities. The grievance procedures listed
below are additional procedures that apply to students with disabilities
who feel their rights have been violated.
It is the intent of the college and DSS to resolve all discriminatory
conflicts of students with disabilities who believe their rights have
been violated. In this effort DSS will work cooperatively with students,
staff, faculty, the administration, and necessary entity to resolve
issues and promote the rights of students with disabilities.
Dispute Resolution Process
Conflicts with the College, Faculty and/or Staff, Academic
Department or College Non-academic Department, Program or
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of dispute resolution procedures lays not so much in its
frequent use as in the fact that it is available and operates as
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a workable safety value. The college encourages all parties involved
to discuss the concern in a private area.
The following is
recommended:
- On the spot
discussion. This should be done in private with the parties
involved.
- If no
satisfaction is agreed to, the grievant may discuss the concern
with the persons supervisor or department head.
- If a resolution
is not agreed to at this point, the grievant may discuss the
concern with the Dean of Student Services, who is responsible
for ADA, section 504, Titles VII and IX compliance.
- At any point a
student has a right to contact the Office of Civil Rights:
Office for Civil Rights - Cleveland Office
U.S.
Department of Education
600 Superior Avenue East, Suite 750
Cleveland, OH 44114-2611
Telephone: (216) 522-4970
Facsimile: (216) 522-2573
TDD: (216) 522-4944
Email:
OCR.Cleveland@ed.gov
The dignity of all
parties involved will be held in highest regard at all times. All
parties involved will receive prompt and considerate action,
consistent with the best interest of all parties involved and the
College.
Dispute Resolution Process
Resolving Conflicts with Disability Support Services |
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If a student has an issue to resolve with the DSS office, they should
take the following steps: |
- Students should
schedule an appointment with the DSS counselor to
discuss the issue.
- Students should
schedule an appointment with the DSS Coordinator to
discuss the issue.
- If resolution is
not reached with the DSS Coordinator, students will
be advised to meet with the Dean of Student Services.
- The Dean of Student Services will follow steps outlined above.
- At any point, a student has a right to contact the Office of Civil
Rights
Cleveland Office
U.S. Department of Education
600 Superior Avenue East, Suite 750
Cleveland, OH 44114-2611
Telephone: (216) 522-4970
Facsimile: (216) 522-2573
TDD: (216) 522-4944
Email: OCR.Cleveland@ed.gov
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