Appeals and Grievances
Students who believe they have been treated unfairly have a right to a prompt hearing of the grievance. Many grievances are resolved informally and students may receive satisfaction while speaking with the person at whom the grievance is directed. If the problem is not resolved at the individual level, and the grievance is directed at someone outside the health profession’s program in which the student is enrolled, the student should take the matter to the appropriate department chair. If the matter is still unresolved, the student may obtain advice about filing further appeals from the Dean’s Office for the department. Depending on the nature of the grievance, students may wish to consult the Office of Equity and Diversity.
Office of Equity and Diversity
500 Lincoln Drive
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 263-2378
Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay Service: 7-1-1
Grievance Procedures
Discuss the grievance with the person at whom the grievance is directed. If the matter is not resolved to your satisfaction, make an appointment with the program director to discuss the issue. The program director will present your grievance to the program faculty for discussion and possible resolution. You will be informed in writing of the faculty decision regarding your grievance. If you are not satisfied with the faculty decision, you may appeal to the Appeals Committee. You may schedule a pre-appeal conference with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at the SMPH, by calling (608) 263-6800 and to receive information about filing an appeal or to obtain printed information. All Appeals Committee decisions are reviewed by the Dean of the SMPH and are the final level of appeal within the School.