Original Date: 9/30/2003 * Last Revision Effective: 12/20/2020
Policy Contact: President
Policy
Bellevue College recognizes that disputes may sometimes arise and that students, employees, and visitors who feel they have been treated unfairly have the right to be heard fairly and promptly. The purpose of this policy and associated procedures is to provide a systematic, fair, and timely way in which to express and resolve misunderstandings, complaints, or dissatisfaction. The college encourages parties involved in a complaint to resolve the conflict or matter informally whenever possible. If resolution cannot be reached, a formal process provides an impartial and equitable way to resolve those conflicts.
Complaints or concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, or retaliation related to a protected class should refer to Policy 1440/1440P. Contract violations are addressed through the appropriate grievance process. Concerns regarding student conduct are addressed through the student conduct code (WAC 132H-126).
Relevant Laws And Other Resources
- WAC 132H-155-010-070
- #1440 Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation
- #1440P Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation (Procedures)
- #1450P General Complaint Resolution (Procedures)
- #3000P Grade Dispute (Procedures)
Revision History
Original 1/15/1996
Revisions 9/30/2003; 3/22/2005; 4/18/2006; 5/21/2009; 9/11/2012; 10/10/2014; 2/5/2015; 10/17/2018; 12/20/2020
Approved By
Board of Trustees
Last Updated January 25, 2021