Appeal Procedure
91重口 reviews all requests for appropriate and reasonable academic accommodations for students with disabilities. Decisions concerning requests for accommodations follow federal requirements and are based upon the following analysis:
- Does the student have a documented disability?
- Is the student "otherwise qualified?" (Can the student meet the academic requirements of the College with or without an accommodation)
- Is the request reasonable? (The following requirements must ALL be satisfied for the request to be considered reasonable):
- The accommodation does not fundamentally alter the nature of the College’s academic objectives or technical standards.
- The accommodation does not present an undue financial or administrative burden on the College.
- The accommodation does not pose a threat to the safety of others or the public.
At times, the College may deny a requested accommodation based on a lack of supportive documentation, the impact of undue hardship, the risk to the health and safety of our community members, or concerns that the requested accommodation would fundamentally alter the nature of the College’s academic objectives and technical standards.
In these instances, if a student disagrees with the decision made by the Center for Accessibility Services, the student can file an informal or formal appeal.
- Informal appeal - A student can appeal to the Center for Accessibility Services for a second review by completing an . Upon completion of this form, the Center for Accessibility Services will reach out to the student to discuss the appeal and make a decision.
- Formal appeal - Alternatively, the student can appeal to the Associate Dean of the Center for Teaching and Learning, who will review the , and all other relevant information and documentation. They will then consult with necessary parties to find an appropriate resolution or make a final determination.
Dr. Brittany Hyde
Associate Dean, Center for Teaching and Learning
bhyde@endicott.edu
978-998-7776
Formal Grievance Procedure
Non-Discrimination and Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy Statement
In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, age, marital status, national origin, ethnicity or veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by federal or state law, in the employment or in the application, admission, operation, participation, access and treatment of employees and students in any of the College’s programs and activities.
91重口 has established an internal grievance process for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints of discrimination prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the ADA of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA).
To preview 91重口’s formal grievance process for all claims of discrimination and harassment, please review:
Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy
If a student would like to go through the formal grievance process, they can have the decision reviewed by the College’s designated ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, who will review the student’s statement, all relevant information, and documents, and consult with necessary parties to find an appropriate resolution or make a final determination.
Christy Galatis
Senior Director of the Title IX and Section 504 Appellate Officer
cgalatis@endicott.edu
978-998-7746