Grievance Procedures

If a student believes that an action of the ODS regarding a request for an accommodation violates his or her rights under law, s/he may appeal the matter through the following procedures:

A complaint should be submitted in writing containing the name, title and address of the complainant, and a brief description of the allegations of discrimination. This complaint should be addressed to Dean of Students, Student Life, Regis University. 3333 Regis Blvd, Denver, CO 80221, 303-458-4223.
A complaint should be filed promptly, within thirty (30) days of the alleged discrimination
An investigation, if appropriate, shall be conducted following receipt of the discrimination complaint. This process involves informal but thorough investigations, affording all interested parties, including the complainant and the person(s) against whom the allegation(s) of discrimination have been made, and their respective representatives, and opportunity to submit information and documentation regarding the complaint allegations
Upon completion of the investigation, a written determination will be delivered to the complainant, typically within forty-five (45) workdays of the receipt of the complaint.
The complainant can request a reconsideration of the complaint if dissatisfied with the results of the investigation. The request for consideration shall be made within seven (7) workdays of the complainant’s receipt of the written determination and shall be submitted to the Dean of Students, Student Life, Regis University. 3333 Regis Blvd, Denver, Colorado, 80221, 303-458-4223 for further discussion.
If, the complainant is dissatisfied with further investigations by the Director he/she shall have the right to take the complaint to the Executive Assistant to the President, Office of the President, Main Hall, Room #201, Regis University, 3333 Regis Blvd., Denver, CO. 80221-1099
Retaliation against a person who files a complaint of discrimination, participates in an investigation, or proposes a discriminatory education practice or policy is prohibited under University policy, and by state and federal law
If the grievance cannot be resolved within Regis University, the complainant shall be informed of the right to file the complaint with the appropriate state or federal agency.

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