Student Grievances and Appeals
The college will ensure that students be served equitably and appropriately at all times.
This policy should be used to resolve student complaints and grievances. Grievances are appropriately claimed with regard to, but are not limited to, allegations of the following nature:
- a violation of policy and/or procedures of the college;
- arbitrary or capricious action by a college employee;
- improper removal from the college or a program of the college for academic reasons;
- improper denial of admission or re-admission to the college or a program of the college;
- inaccurate or inappropriate information contained in the student’s record; and
- improper suspension from the college for disciplinary reasons.
In addition, this policy should be used by students appealing decisions made through the following LLCC Board Policies:
- Board Policy 5.36: Student Conduct
- Board Policy 5.37: Disciplinary Dismissal or Expulsion
- Board Policy 5.41: Suspension from class
- And any other LLCC Board Policy & Procedure referring resolutions to this policy.
Complaints regarding the assignment of course grades will be made in accordance with College Policy 4.14 and are not subject to this Student Grievances and Appeals Procedure.
Complaints of sexual harassment, other harassment or discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy, order of protection status, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other such status protected by the provisions of the Illinois Human Rights Act or other applicable laws should be reported to the appropriate College officials in accordance with College Policy 1.7 and are not subject to this Student Grievances and Appeal Procedures.
This policy is not intended for reviewing the professional judgment of faculty regarding the assessment of the quality of work of their students and shall not abridge, circumvent nor diminish academic freedom in any way (Board Policy 5.40).