Request for Reconsideration
Students or residents who disagree with the determination of academic accommodation or implementation of academic accommodation, may submit a request for reconsideration. Students and residents have five (5) business days from the final accommodation determination or implementation incident of concern to submit a request for reconsideration in writing to the Office of Educational Support Services. The request should include a clear statement describing the reason(s) for seeking reconsideration.
After the request has been submitted, the Director, Educational Support Services & Title IX Coordinator or designee will review the request for reconsideration and may consult with relevant parties. Director, Educational Support Services & Title IX Coordinator or designee will notify the student or resident in writing of the decision regarding the request for reconsideration within five (5) business days from receiving the request. This timeframe may be extended for good cause. In such an instance, the Office of Educational Support Services will provide written notice to the student or resident of the delay or extension and the reason(s) for the action.
Director, Educational Support Services & Title IX Coordinator or designee may consider provisional accommodation while the request for reconsideration is pending.
Appeal
If the student or resident does not agree with the request for reconsideration determination, the student or resident may file a written appeal with the identified appellate officer within five (5) business days from written notification of the request for reconsideration determination. A written appeal should include a clear statement describing the request or concern; reason(s) for the appeal; and desired remedy and resolution.
During the appeal process, the student or resident may be eligible to receive the academic accommodation/services offered, if any, by the University. The appellate officer at their sole discretion, may gather additional information necessary to the consideration of the appeal, including, but not limited to, consulting with relevant parties and interviewing individuals, including the student or resident, who may possess relevant information. The appellate officer will issue a written final determination within ten (10) business days. This timeframe may be extended for good cause. In such an instance, the Office of Educational Support Services will provide written notice to the student or resident of the delay or extension and the reason(s) for the action.