Student Accommodation Appeal Procedure
Saginaw Valley State University Office of Disability Services has the responsibility to recommend and arrange accommodations for students with disabilities. A formal appeal process is available to students who believe accommodations have been denied, the recommended accommodation is not appropriate, or their rights have been violated. Although there is no time limit for filing a complaint, mediation and resolutions will be for current or on-going situations.
- Student should first discuss the problem with the Director of Disability Services.
- If the situation cannot be resolved informally or if the student is not satisfied with the outcome of the meeting, an appeal may be filed, in writing, to the Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management. The appeal can be brief but must be specific, identifying the problematic situation, parties involved and possible solutions.
- A review of the situation will typically commence within three (3) working days. The Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management or his designee will appoint a (an) investigator(s) to review the complaint. A full report will be filed by the investigator(s) with the appropriate Vice President or Dean, who will render a decision within three working days of receipt of the report and notify the student in writing.
- The student may appeal the decision of the Dean or Vice President to the ADA Advisory Council within ten (10) working days. Appeals should be submitted directly to the Chairperson of the ADA Advisory Council. The Council will hold a hearing as soon as is reasonably possible, usually within ten (10) working days. The student may choose to address the Council on his/her own behalf. The recommendation of the Council will be forwarded to the President. The Council will exclude from the hearing panel members who were involved in the investigation or denial of services.
- At any time students may contact the Office of Civil Rights to seek assistance.
Office of Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
600 Superior Avenue, East
Bank One Center, Suite 750
Cleveland, Ohio 44111-2611
(216) 522-4970
FAX: (216) 522-2573
If a complaint is brought by a student regarding denial of an accommodation for an ongoing class, the decision of the Office of Disability Services to provide or deny said accommodation shall be implemented until such time as a formal resolution is achieved. Faculty issues with decisions regarding accommodation of students with disabilities should be referred to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.