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Policies & Procedures:
Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act
In compliance with the Student Right To Know and Campus Security Act of 1990,
as amended 1993. Public Law 101-542, Delaware Institute of Health Sciences makes available to
each prospective student upon request statistical data for its graduates and the
occurrence of criminal offenses. For further information, students may contact
the Dean of Student Services and refer to statistics in student handbooks. |
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Student Appeal / Grievance Policy & Procedures
The following procedures have been developed to provide Delaware Institute of
Health Sciences students with a formal method by which students can appeal and
reviewed disciplinary action taken by faculty, staff and the school
administration. At all stages of the appeal procedure, a student will have the
right to have a peer of his/her choice assist in the processing of the appeal or
speak on his or her behalf with respect to the appeal if he/she desires.Eligibility:
NOTE: The time periods stipulated in the following policy do not include
Saturday, Sunday or Holidays. Any student may utilize the appeal procedure.
Before utilizing the appeal procedure, the student must meet with the other
party involved (faculty, staff and the school administration) within one (1)
school day of the questioned academic and disciplinary action taken against
him/her to attempt to resolve said action. If the action is not resolved to the
student's satisfaction, then the student may proceed with the appeal procedure.
The School Counselor and the Clinical Director, for academic action, carefully
reviews the appeal and gives students a written response to the appeal within
one (1) school day or 24 hours following the discussion.
Steps To The Appeal Procedure:
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STEP ONE: If the appeal is not resolved during the session with the school
counselor, or if an answer is not given within the 24 hours time period
specified, the student may secure a Request for an Appeal Form from the
Administrative Assistant. The form must be completed within one (1) school
day/24 hours from the date the answer was given or was supposed to have been
given by the counselor and must be submitted to the Administrator of Majestique
School of Nursing. The Administrator will now ensure that the grievance is
processed to the next step. |
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STEP TWO: If the grievance is not resolved by Delaware Institute Of Health
Sciences Administrator, the grievance will be reviewed by an Appeal Committee
headed by the Program Coordinator/Counselor. The Appeal Committee is a
five-member group selected from the teaching and administrative staff and
students of Delaware Institute of Health Sciences Inc. The Appeal Committee is
made up of:
- Program Coordinator/Counselor
- The Delaware Institute of Health Sciences Administrator selects two of the members.
- One Student Class President
- The student appealing to the Committee selects the fifth member.
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The Appeal committee must meet within three (3) school days to hear the
grievance. The Committee will give full consideration to the facts presented,
conduct any further investigation needed and to render a written recommendation
to the Majestique School of Nursing Administrator within one (1) school day (24)
hours after conclusion of the hearing. |
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STEP THREE: The Delaware Institute of Health Sciences Administrator will review
recommendation of the Appeal Committee, give full consideration to all relevant
facts and circumstances, and will attempt to give final decision in writing to
the students within one (1) school day (24) hours after receipt of the
Committee's recommendation. If the student is still not satisfied with the
decision rendered, the Corporate President will recommend the next step. |
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STEP FOUR: If the student is not satisfied with the outcome of the school
appeals, the student may file a written complaint against the school with
Delaware Department of Education. Complaint forms can be obtained by calling the
Department of Education or by writing to: |
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STATE OF DELAWARE DEPT OF EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
401, FEDERAL STREET; SUITE 2
DOVER, DE 19901-3639
(302) 739-4686THE DEPT OF EDUCATION MAKES THE FINAL DECISION AND THEIR DECISION IS BINDING. |
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