Student Due Process

A student attending SCC who has an objection to a decision of the staff or administration, has the right to have the objection heard. Failure to follow the sequence below could result in the loss of student due process rights and failure of the entire process.

If the objection concerns academics, start with:

The instructor; do this verbally within five (5) days and if not satisfied with the decision made by the instructor, see #2.
The Dean of Academics; do this in writing within five (5) days of decision by the instructor. The Dean of Academics will respond in writing within five (5) working days. If not satisfied with the decision made by the Dean of Academics, see #3.
The President; do this in writing within five (5) days of the decision of the Dean of Academics. The President will respond to this in writing within two (2) working weeks. If not satisfied with the decision made by the President, see #4.
The SCC Grievance Committee; do this in writing within five (5) days of the President’s decision. The SCC Grievance Committee makes the final decision.

If the objection concerns anything else, such as rules, financial aid (other than Federal Pell Grant) or policies, start with:

Your advisor or coordinator; do this verbally within five (5) days and if not satisfied with the decision of your advisor or coordinator, see #2.
The Dean of Student Services; do this in writing within five (5) days of decision by the advisor or coordinator. The Dean of Students will respond in writing within five (5) working days. If not satisfied with the decision made by the Dean of Students, see #3.
The President; do this in writing within five (5) days of the decision of the Dean of Students. The President will respond to this in writing within two (2) working weeks. If not satisfied with the decision made by the President, see #4.
The SCC Grievance Committee; do this in writing within five (5) days of the President’s decision. The SCC Grievance Committee makes the final decision.