Page 93 of Delgado Community College 2004-2005 Catalog by Delgado Community College New Orleans Louisiana

A student wishing to file a grievance should fill out the form and follow the instructions contained therein. If the students grievance is not satisfied through direct contact with the employee or department involved, the student may appeal through the Student Affairs Office on each campus, as indicated on the student grievance form. Sexual Harassment Policy Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that is illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for employees and under Title IX of the Elementary/Secondary Education Act of 1972 for students. Sexual harassment may be unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other physical and expressive behavior of a sexual nature whereby: (1) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individuals education; (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for academic decisions affecting the individual; or (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individuals work or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or demeaning educational environment. No student either male or female should be subjected to unsolicited and unwelcome sexual overtures or conduct, either verbal or physical. The educational mission of Delgado Community College is to foster an open learning environment. The ethical obligation to provide an environment that is free from sexual harassment and from the fear that it may occur is implicit in the College policy on Sexual Harassment (PR-1732.1, 1998). Each campus has Confidential Advisors who are trained in handling complaints of sexual harassment. Generally, each campus has two Confidential Advisors; the names of these advisors are available in the Provost/Deans Offices, the Student Government Association (SGA) Offices, and the Division Offices. Persons who have complaints should consult one of these advisors. Traffic Appeal Procedure Faculty, staff, and students who have received Campus Police traffic citations have the right to appeal. The traffic appeal process requires that an appeal must be made within five working days of the issue date of the contested citation. Each month the Traffic Appeals Committee meets to review contested citations. A person who wishes to contest a traffic citation should pick up a Traffic Appeals Application which is available in the Campus Police Office. Supporting documentation should be attached to the appeal. A letter stating the reasons the person believes he/she is entitled to a cancellation of the assessed fine may also be attached to the form. 91

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