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Petitions and Complaints

 

11.1 Petitions

Students maintain the right to petition the Program for any variance from standard policy or procedure. See Section 3.1.1 about petitioning to waive a course.

 

11.1.1 Format of Petitions

Petitions should be submitted to the Program via Formstack. Petitions will include the specific request, a complete explanation of why the request is being made, and supporting documentation.  

 

Existing petition forms include: 

 

11.1.2 Approval of Petitions

Petitions will be reviewed by the Executive Committee and require a majority vote for approval.The Program Director or Associate Director will be responsible for communicating the results of the petition process to the student and mentors by email within one week of Executive Committee review. A copy of this written communication should be placed in the student’s academic file.

 

 

11.2 Complaints and appeals

Students are encouraged to address specific complaints about courses to their instructors. Specific concerns about mentorship or advising should be directed to the Research Mentor, Faculty Advisor, or Program Director/Associate Director. Concerns about program Policies and Procedures should be directed to the Program Director/Associate Director. student

 

 

11.2.1 Submission of the Complaint

Complaints of an academic nature should be submitted in writing to the Program Director/Associate Director. 

 

11.2.2 Format of Complaints

This document should include the specific complaint, a complete explanation of the circumstances surrounding the complaint, and any supporting documentation pertinent to the complaint.  The written complaint is filed with the Program in a designated “Complaint” file.

 

11.2.3 Resolution of the Complaint

The complaint is initially addressed by the Program Director and/or Associate Director. If the complaint remains unresolved, then the student may write a petition for discussion at the next monthly Executive Committee meeting. The student’s Research Mentor will be responsible for communicating the resolution of the complaint to the student in writing within one week. A copy of this written communication will be placed in the student’s file and in a Program Complaint file.

 

11.2.4 Other Grievance and Appeal Procedures

It is the policy of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) that all students be treated fairly and that evaluations of their academic performance, standing, and progress are conducted objectively. The faculty in the SHRS are committed to grading and student evaluation practices that are fair, objective, and consistent with the standards required for successful health professions education and practice.

Students who believe that the procedures, facts, or policies have been misinterpreted or that the decision was made arbitrarily may initiate an appeal after receiving an unfavorable response to their complaint from the program (see SHRS Appeal Policy). If you wish to initiate an appeal, you will need to submit a request in writing to shrsdean@mghihp.edu within ten (10) business days of written notice of the program decision.

The IHP is committed to creating and maintaining a community in which all its members including students, faculty, staff, and visitors can live and work together in an environment free from discrimination. The IHP’s Title IX policy and guidance for reporting sex or gender discrimination (including sexual harassment and misconduct) can be accessed on the Title IX IHP website page. Students can reference the Title IX Reporting Procedures for Students and contact the Title IX Coordinators for Students. Faculty and staff can reference the Institute’s Sexual Harassment Policy on the Intranet for resolution of complaints and contact the Title IX Coordinator for Faculty and Staff. 

 

To report bias and other incidents (non-Title IX), students can submit an Incident Report form through the Office of Student and Alumni Services. Students must provide their name and IHP email address in the report, which will be reviewed by the Dean of Student and Alumni Services. Students, faculty and staff can also submit reports anonymously through the Institute Input form, which will be reviewed by the IHP President.