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You Deserve a Safe and Positive Student Experience

SPSCC is dedicated to the development of ethically sensitive and responsible persons, through a sound educational program and policies concerning conduct that encourage independence and maturity. Our goal is to strengthen the spirit of mutual cooperation and responsibility shared by all members of the college community.

Students may express and resolve misunderstandings or complaints with any college employee or procedure in a fair and equitable manner. A complaint is any expression of dissatisfaction with the performance of a college employee or procedure.

Grade Appeals Process

Students with an academic complaint including, but not limited to, grade disputes, should contact the faculty member within ten business days of the incident and attempt to resolve the issue.

If you are unable to resolve the issue, you should file a grade appeal in the Grade Appeal Form to Deans within ten business days of contact with the faculty.

If you are still unable to resolve the issue, you should file a grade appeal in the Grade Appeal Form to Vice President for Instruction within ten business days of contacting the dean or director. The decision of the Vice President shall be final.

Begin by contacting the faculty member before moving on to these steps:

  • Grade Appeal Form to Deans

    Students that have a grade appeal and have met with their professor can submit an appeal to the Dean of the respective course.
    Grade Appeal Form to Deans

  • Grade Appeal Form to Vice President for Instruction

    Students that have met with the respective Dean of the course and would like to continue to appeal their grade can submit an appeal to the Vice President for Instruction.
    Grade Appeal Form to Vice President for Instruction

  • Complaint of College Employee or Department

    Students that have a formal, non-academic complaint against a college employee and/or department can submit this form.
    Complaint of College Employee / Department

Bias Incident Reporting

Students have the right to learn and work on a campus free of bias-motivated harassment. SPSCC has a strong commitment to creating an accepting and inclusive atmosphere for learning and working. Please use the Bias Incident Report form to report any bias incidents.

Bias Incident Reporting Form

Harassment or Discrimination Complaint

The college's Sexual Harassment policy states that employees and students must be allowed to work and learn in an environment free from sexual harassment. Any form of sexual harassment is expressly prohibited and will not be tolerated.

If any person believes that they have been discriminated against or harassed, knows of discrimination or harassment taking place, or feels a violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication of written college policies or the provisions of federal and state nondiscrimination laws has occurred, they are encouraged to bring the information to the college's attention immediately.

Please use the Harassment or Discrimination Complaint form to report any harassment or discrimination.

Harassment or Discrimination Complaint Form

Title IX Complaints

Title IX prohibits gender-based discrimination in all college programs and activities.

Title IX Page