Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2017-2018
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discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, David Eberhardt, Vice President for
Student Development, Norton Campus Center, Room 230, 205-226-4722; Section 504
Coordinator/Disability Access and Accommodation, Angie Smith, Coordinator of
Academic Accessibility, Norton Campus Center, Suite 220, 205-226-7909; or EEO/AA
Officer, Susan Kinney, Director of Human Resources, Munger Hall, Room 308,
205-226-4645.
COMMUNICATING COMPLAINTS TO THE COLLEGE
Students may at times deem themselves to have been treated by peers inappropriately, or
by representatives of the College in a manner that falls outside of appropriate and
reasonable standards of fairness, integrity, or appropriate execution of duties, particularly
regarding the implementation of College policies, processes, and procedures. When such
circumstances occur, students are encouraged to address the matter directly with the
individual(s) who gave rise to the concern through personal or electronic contact, when
appropriate. Students may wish to consult with the counselors in Counseling and Health
Services, other professionals in the Office of Student Development, or faculty advisors
for guidance before addressing the issue.
If direct contact is not appropriate or does not lead to a timely resolution of the concern,
students are encouraged to seek resolution by contacting appropriate officials of the
College. For concerns related to academic issues or academic-related employees of the
College, students should contact the Assistant Provost in the Provost’s Office in Munger
Hall 210. For all other concerns, students should contact the Dean of Students in the
Office of Student Development in the Norton Campus Center, 2nd floor. These officials
will meet with students as soon as is reasonably possible, and will assist them in working
with other College officials as appropriate or may request students to submit a written
statement to initiate a formal complaint. Students can also submit a complaint to College
officials by completing the online Student Complaint Form available on the Birmingham-
Southern College website. After receiving the information, these officials will investigate
the matter thoroughly.
If the incidents potentially involve violations of College policies, such as behaviors of
discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual misconduct, students are encouraged to
report the situation to Campus Police, Counseling and Health Services, or Student
Development, and to follow the processes outlined in the
Student Handbook
.
Students with complaints against the institution generally, which are not resolved by the
College, may wish to contact the primary accrediting body of the College, the Southern
Association of Colleges and School (SACSCOC) at 404-679-4500. Complaint procedures
for SACSCOC may be found on the SACSCOC website